By rdnewsNOW staff

First Rider program educates kids on school bus safety

Aug 15, 2018 | 11:21 AM

Young students are getting a crash course this week on school bus safety.

Both Red Deer school divisions, as well as Chinook’s Edge and Prairie Bus Lines partered for events on Tuesday in Red Deer and on Wednesday in Olds to ease kindergarten and grade one students who may be taking the bus for the first time.

“The First Rider program gives both first time riders and parents a better understanding of safety, expectations and responsibilities of riding on a school bus,” says Kelli Pickett, Safety and Training Coordinator with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. 

“Attending the event will ensure that the transition of riding a school bus is less intimidating for both parents and students and give them a strong, successful foundation for the years ahead.”

With school now back in session at Red Deer’s St. Patrick’s Community School, it’s also more important for motorists to be safe when around school buses.

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The program began in 2009 and around 200 students take part each year.