Pupil Transportation And School Bus Safety In Canada

This report results from a survey of student transportation in Canada, including criteria for bussing students, costs, grants, and certain safety aspects. The report begins with an overview of the student transportation policies and practices at Canadian school boards, examining topics covered in the survey questionnaire as well as other aspects of conveyance that are of concern today. Information is included on numbers of vehicles and students transported, types of vehicles used, and transportation administration. The report then reviews school transportation legislation and policies by province. The main section of the report provides transportation data and policy information for the school boards that responded to the survey.