Transportation Partners

The TSTG has a number of transporta- tion providers that make student trans- portation services possible. We’ve indicat- Transportation ed the names and phone numbers for Brochure these bus operators. Should you require 2 Trethewey Drive Toronto, further details you can visit our website at TORONTO M6M 4A8 STUDENT www.torontoschoolbus.org or call the Phone: 416-394-4287 Fax: 416-394-3806 TRANSPORTATION Transportation Consortium at the num- www.torontoschoolbus.org GROUP bers listed on the back of this brochure. [email protected] Attridge Transportation 416-255-5199 First Student Etobicoke 905-629-8200 Thornhill 905-764-6662 Markham 905-294-5104 Ajax 905-683-2350 416-444-7030 Serving the student transportation needs for the McCluskey Transportation 416-246-1422 Toronto District School Board and the Stock Transportation Toronto Catholic District School Board West 416-244-5341 East 416-754-4949 North 416-757-0565 Wheelchair Accessible Transit

416-884-9898 www.torontoschoolbus.org Transportation privileges may be revoked if a Wait in single file well away from the roadway until student’s behaviour creates problems; the length of suspension will vary with the severity of the inci- the driver stops the bus, then board the bus in an Student Transportation dent. If transportation privileges are revoked it orderly fashion. becomes the parent’s responsibility to transport the Services child to and from school for the duration of the Your Responsibility as a Student On the Bus suspension. The driver is in charge of the bus and must be Parents always have the option to transport their obeyed at all times. School patrollers should be In order to ensure education is available for each children to and from school in cases of inclement accorded the same respect. and every child in the City of Toronto, the Toron- weather or mechanical difficulty. Unless cancelled, to Student Transportation Group (TSTG) was busses will be dispatched but may be late. Sit where the driver tells you and remain seated for formed to facilitate student transportation services If transportation arrangements for your child needs the duration of the trip. for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and to be changed, the Board requires 72 hours in order Be quiet and behave sensibly. Horseplay, fighting, the Toronto Catholic District School Board to implement changes. (TCDSB). Transportation is provided in accord- If your child needs to be met at the bus drop off and eating, smoking, and foul language are forbidden. you are not able to receive your child please arrange ance with the transportation policies approved by Keep your belongings on your lap or under the seat; for another adult to meet your child or contact the each School Board. school before dismissal and arrange for pickup at the the aisle must be left clear. school. Never throw anything inside the bus or out the Ensure your child knows what stop to get off In order to identify if your child is eligible for window. at and understands what to do in the event transportation to a particular school please visit they do not see you at the stop to greet Respect the bus equipment. Students will be held our website at www.torontoschoolbus.org or call them. responsible for any damages to the bus. the Transportation Your Responsibility as a Motorist Consortium at the Avoid conversation with and distracting of the bus Motorists meeting a school bus with overhead red number on the back driver while the vehicle is in operation. panel of this bro- lights flashing must stop unless on a highway divided chure. by a median strip. Your Responsibility as a Student Leaving the Bus

The Transportation Motorists approaching a stopped school bus must You may leave the bus only at regular stops. stop at least 20 metres before reaching the bus. Consortium asks If you drop something under the bus, notify the driv- Toronto Student Transpor- the cooperation of Motorists may proceed only after the bus resumes er; don’t try and retrieve it yourself. tation Group arranges trans- the whole commu- motion or the lights have ceased flashing. The law portation for 45,000 stu- nity in its efforts to applies everywhere regardless of the posted speed Never cross the road behind a school bus. Cross in limit. Failing to stop can result in a fine of $400 - dents daily provide safe and front of the bus where the driver can see you. dependable trans- $2000 on first offence with 6 demerit points. Recognize the stop that you are to get off at and portation for the more than 45,000 students who use the service each day. only disembark at. Your Responsibility as a Student Waiting for the If someone is to meet you at the bus and you Your Responsibility as a Parent Bus. do not see them, do not get off the bus; Parents are responsible for their children’s Be at the pickup point advise the driver and they will assist you. safety before they board their school bus, and early . Drivers cannot wait after they are dropped off in the afternoon. for latecomers. Inclement Weather ● The Boards may cancel transportation due to inclem- While on the bus, students are responsible to Do not abuse the priv- Over 800 schools and centres ent weather. Information concerning bus cancellations the school principal for their conduct. are serviced by the Toronto ilege of waiting on or near will be reported to most radio and television stations for Student Transportation Group private property for the broadcast by 7:00AM. school bus.