Katie Heyworth – School Bus Ontario

Hiring New Master Trainers

The Professional Instructor in Driver Education (P.R.I.D.E.) Program is hiring new Master Trainers! This intensive 7-day dual learning environment program, approved by the MTO, is […]

Eight Lamp Amber Red System – Details

The new amber red system is designed to enhance school bus safety across Ontario. Watch SBO’s Robert Monster, Safety expert, on CP 24 discuss how […]

New Eight Lamp Warning System in Ontario

This fall (2022) changes are coming to school buses. A new amber-red, eight light system is being rolled out across the province to further protect […]

Driver Retention Program Extended in 2022/23 School Year

School Bus Ontario (SBO) in partnership with the Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that the Driver Retention Program has been extended into the […]

2021 Driver Excellence Awards

To mark School Bus Safety week and Driver Appreciation Day, School Bus Ontario (SBO) has granted four drivers with an Excellence award for their dedication […]

Schools to Return to In-Class Learning on January 17th

Education Minister Stephen Lecce has confirmed that schools will return to in-class learning beginning January 17th. Details on the policy can be found in the […]

School Bus Driver Shortage

The school bus driver shortage continues in Ontario, with extra curricular activities now being impacted in some regions. Executive Director Nancy Daigneault was interviewed about […]

New Vaccine Disclosure Policy

The Ontario government has released new vaccine disclosure policies for all school board employees, including school bus drivers for the 2021-22 school year. The Ministry […]

Federal Budget Released

The federal budget released this week contains a few items that should be of interest to our sector. Below we have outlined for you a […]

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES

The following are links to many COVID-19 resources for businesses. Keep these handy to protect your business and your employees. Infection Prevention and Control at […]