Lethbridge Transit and the local school districts expect students to be well behaved while riding the bus. In order for students to have a safe and pleasant ride on the bus, the rules of conduct must be followed by all. The bus is an extension of the classroom and the rules for the level of behaviour that is expected in the classroom is also expected on the bus. It is the primary responsibility of the driver to transport students safely to and from school. The drivers attention must be on the road and traffic conditions and not on student behaviour. For more information on student behaviour, and school bus service, please view our school bus brochure.
SchoolBusBrochure1.pdf.
Transit Extra Buses
Transit Extra’s follow the routes set out for Transit buses and stop at signed transit stops. The driver is not able to make courtesy stops.
Do I need to have my Bus Pass with me ?
Yes, student bus passes must be shown to the operator every time you board the bus. Fare evaders may be evicted from or refused transportation on transit buses at the operator’s discretion.
Can I share a Bus Pass with someone?
Student Bus Passes are not transferable. When and if this occurs, passes will be confiscated and students evicted from the bus.
What if I have lost or found an item ?
Lost and found items are left on the bus for approximately one week and then turned into the office. If you have are looking for an item, or found something and would like to return it, please call 403-320-3885.
Can I bring large items on the Bus ?
The school bus operation regulation of the Motor Transport Act, which deals with the carrying of luggage, equipment and tools (such as band instruments, sports equipment) states “they shall not be carried in the interior of a school bus” unless “they can be stored under the seat, do not block aisles or emergency exits, cannot be dislodged when the brakes of the school bus are applied, during acceleration of the school bus or in the event of an accident involving the school bus”.
The driver is responsible for ensuring that items are transported in accordance with this section. As these items cannot be secured, (tubas, trombones, saxophones, french horns, skate boards, skis, hockey sticks, scooters, large hockey bags, and curling brooms, suitcases with wheels, large shop projects etc.) they are not allowed on the bus.
What size of items can I bring on the Bus ?
Students may only carry those items which can be held safely on their laps. The items must not stick up above the seat and must not be wider than 33 cm x 33 cm x 59 cm (13”x13”x23”) so as not to intrude in another student’s space or stick out into the aisle. Items allowed on the school bus must be held on the students lap at all times.
When do I have to be at the Bus Stop ?
Students are requested to be at their stop 3 to 5 minutes prior to the bus arrival. Drivers are not required to wait for students who are tardy in arriving at their stop as it alters the bus
schedules. The bus will not leave the school until 6 minutes after students have been
dismissed.
What should I keep in mind to be safe ?
Do not cross in front of the bus when exiting. Cross the street at marked crosswalks or intersections after the bus has pulled away.
Who can ride the bus ?
Transportation is provided for eligible students from a designated pickup to & from school (not to baby sitters, music lessons, job related activities, sports events, etc.) Drivers are not responsible for students who get off at stops other than their designated stop, or students who catch a route which is not their designated route.
Only eligible students, drivers or authorized persons may ride the bus. Students wishing to take friends home are responsible for finding their own way home.
What if the weather is bad ?
News releases will be provided to various radio stations after receiving direction from the school board as to whether a cancellation will take place in the morning. In the case of a midday decision (early dismissal) parents will be notified as students cannot be sent home if
arrangements have not been made for after school care. Failure to contact parents will result in students being dismissed at regular times.