Smart travel is safe travel, and travelling on a bus is no exception. In fact, bus travel requires attention to specific safety practices that every parent and student should know.
Ensure your child is ready and waiting at the bus stop before the scheduled pickup time. Rushing to catch the bus can lead to accidents.
Children should wait on the footpath or in a designated waiting area, well away from the road. They should never play near traffic.
When the bus arrives, children should wait for it to come to a complete stop before approaching. They should use the handrail when boarding.
Once on the bus, children should remain seated throughout the journey and follow the driver's instructions.
When leaving the bus, children should wait for it to stop completely, use the handrail, and check for traffic before stepping onto the road.
Apps like RollCall allow parents to track their child's bus in real-time and receive notifications when they board and disembark safely.
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