“What’s this coming along the road? It’s a bus it’s a bus… it’s a school bus!” This week is Bus Safety Week 2024, and we are going back in time to 1989 with the original Bus Safe Rap because safety never goes out of style. Bus Safety Week is an opportunity to remind students of the importance of safe behaviours when on and around buses, bus stops and interchanges.

Brush up on your safety skills and see if you can do the Bus Safe Rap:

· Signal the driver: Always signal the driver a safe distance from the curb by raising your arm – and giving the driver plenty of notice.

· Wait safely: Wait until the bus has left before you cross. Never walk in front of a bus, as other road users may not see you.

· Respect bus stops: Bus stops and interchanges aren’t playgrounds. Avoid running or playing ball games while waiting for a bus.

· Stay alert: Put your phone away and turn the music down when moving around bus interchanges and crossing roads.

Let's showcase our commitment to safety as a community, from the bus stop to crossing the road, make safety your daily jam.

Visit Transport Canberra’s travel safely to school webpage for resources and information to make sure all students have a safe journey to and from school.