
First Rider Program returns to prepare central Alberta students for school bus travel
As the new school year approaches, school divisions in central Alberta are joining forces for the First Rider Program to prepare students for school bus travel.
The divisions include Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS), Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, Red Deer Public Schools, Prairie Bus Lines, Chinooks Edge School Division, and Wild Rose School Division.
Designed to educate children and parents on school bus safety, the free program is scheduled to be conducted in multiple locations, including Red Deer, Olds, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Drayton Valley throughout the month of August.
“We are excited to collaborate with our partner school divisions and transportation companies to bring back the First Rider Program,” said Betty Clark, WCPS Transportation Manager. “Ensuring the safety of our students is our top priority, and this initiative allows us to educate our young passengers about the best practices for riding the school bus responsibly.”