Schools
Student Transportation
The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium provides transportation for approximately 35,000 out of a total of over 77,000 students enrolled in local school boards. These students travel on over 719 vehicles in excess of 87,000 km. per day (which is almost equal to 2 times the circumference of the earth).
The transportation staff investigates over 2500 new bus stop requests generated from more than 162 schools per year ensuring the safety of our student passengers.
School Bus Safety Smarts
School Bus Safety Smarts was created by the Ministry of Education and Training in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, School Bus Drivers and representatives of the Ontario School Boards. Click here for more information. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/schoolbus/smarts.htm
Bus Cancellation Procedures
Each year, school bus routes are cancelled due to adverse weather or road conditions. The procedure used is as follows:
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The school bus operators & staff rise early in the morning;
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They assess the weather and road conditions by driving on the roads, contacting the OPP, County Roads Boards and bus drivers in strategic locations in their area for information and opinions;
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If problems exist the bus operator telephones the Manager of Transportation Services at home;
A discussion takes place as to whether all buses will be cancelled, or only buses in certain areas or on individual routes. -
This decision should be made by 6:00 a.m.
The decision to cancel or alter transportation services shall be broadcast on the following radio/TV stations:
B101.1 FM
FM 93.1
ROCK 95.7 FM
PEAK 95.1 FM
THE DOCK 104.1 FM
KICX FM 105.9
/A\ Television
LIFE 100.3
97.7 The Beach
Parents are encouraged to listen to designated radio stations for cancellation and update information. Parents should be aware that morning inclement weather cancellations are effective for the remainder of the day, therefore buses cancelled in the morning will not be running at the end of the day. A notice will also be posted on the home page of this web site if buses have been cancelled.
FURTHER SCDSB STUDENT TRANSPORTATION DETAILS:
Walk & Bus Zones
Special Needs
Requesting a Bus Stop
School Responsibility
Student Responsibility
Parent Responsibility
Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium