Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) and the local school bus operators want to remind parents of first time riders to register for their upcoming 'First Rider Program' (previously referred to as School Bus Orientation Day), which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. First Rider Program is a safety program provided by HSTS and the local school bus operators to assist parents and first time riders in understanding the importance of school bus safety. ​

Parents of all first time riders are encouraged to bring their children to the free sessions, which will feature a classroom presentation on school bus safety, including Off We Go! a special video on school bus safety and a demonstration on a school bus. School bus company safety officers and bus drivers will talk to the children and their parents about safely getting on and off of the bus, proper behaviour on a school bus, crossing the street to get to a waiting bus and overall school bus safety. In addition, a handout will be provided to all young riders with tips on school bus safety. Both HSTS and the school bus operators hope this program will help students and their parents feel more comfortable riding a school bus before the first day of school.

The hour long sessions begin at 9 a.m. on August 25, 2018 at the following five locations throughout Halton. To register students and secure a preferred time slot, parents must contact the host bus company at the phone number listed next to the desired location.  

​For additional information, please contact:
      Karen Lacroix, General Manager
      Halton Student Transportation Services
      1-888-803-8660 ext. 259