Students should be prepared to secure their equipment properly before they board the school bus to ensure it does not interfere with the safety of the driver and passengers or the safe, expedient evacuation of the vehicle. Certain materials and objects are prohibited on a school purpose vehicle as they could become a projectile on a bus.

Please review procedure HS-3-10 -Transporting Equipment on the School Bus for more information.

The decision to cancel transportation services and/or close schools due to inclement weather, is communicated to parents beginning at 6:30 a.m. primarily through the media. Review our ‘How do I Stay Informed’ page for media outlets and supplementary communication methods.

This week (Oct 21-25) we celebrate National School Bus Safety Week! Every school day in Halton, over 31,000 students are transported on 450 school purpose vehicles.  Visit our School Bus Safety page and watch first time rider, primary and junior school bus rider safety training videos with your child today!

Please be advised HSTS commences review and processing of courtesy seat applications as of October 1st.  HSTS staff will review over 2,500 applications for up to 150 schools in Halton.