The SCSTC has scheduled a number of First Rider Program presentations throughout Simcoe County. This program gives JK/SK/Primary students and their parents a basic understanding of safety, rules, and procedures on the school bus. The SCSTC, with the support of local bus operators, will staff the entire program.

The format for the First Rider Program is as follows:

1. The program starts every hour on the hour from 9:00 am -11:00 am (9, 10 & 11 am)

2. Topics covered in the program include: Bus Driver responsibilities; Parent responsibilities; Student responsibilities; School responsibilities; School bus facts and information; Safety rules on and around the bus.

3. View a First Time Rider school bus safety video.

4. Go for a short bus ride to review safe loading, unloading and bus riding procedures.

For updates on the First Rider Program including dates and locations visit the “Home” page of the SCSTC website and click on the “Safety” tab at www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca.

Please contact Sean Levasseur at slevasseur@scstc.ca if you have any questions.