Idling Time for Buses
How long to let the bus idle before shutting down or taking off from startup? Read more

Radios
It's a proven fact by one driver that the bus ride to and from school is a much calmer, enjoyable one with the addition of music. Kids get bored with no entertainment. Those companies that have AM/FM radios removed are just asking for problem riders. Use that thing between your ears they call a brain for this issue.
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Treats
Show your kids when they're doing things right with a nice little reward. It doesn't cost that much to invest in a bowl of suckers or equivilent. Be sure you get permission from the parents of what their kid can or cannot have before hand! C.Y.A = Cover your ass

FAQ's
There are many frequently asked questions that people wonder, but don't want to ask because they feel it makes them look silly. Well this section is for everyone to save face. :)
     
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Highlights
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Alberta Bus Routes Forum
How we teach?
As school bus drivers, we are teaching our kids every day we do our jobs. From our actions to our attitudes to our suggestions and help. Remember, everything about you helps mold a childs mind,
     
  Seat Belts in School Buses?
     
  There is a lot of debate about having seatbelts in school buses. There are pro's and con's in either case. Read More
     
Comments/Suggestions: info@albertabusroutes.com

 

Red Means STOP
As drivers you need to be prepared and always watching for anyone that's not going to stop while loading and unloading. Get that license plate number.
   

Child check your bus!
EVERYONE should be concerned about checking the bus for children sleeping after your route. If only one child has been found sleeping on a bus hours after the route is complete, that's one too many.
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First thing in the morning
Be sure to take all those first steps in the morning. Don't shortcut the pretrip.

Check:

Engine Compartement
All Lights and exteriour
Inside and safety equipement

   
     
Bus Evacuation ?!
Do you know your emergency procedures? Do you know your emergency exits?

Student Transportation Regulation
Rockyview Road Assessment