Parents and carers are responsible for how their child travels to and from school. Schools take over responsibility and duty of care for the student once they enter the school premises.
Bus travel
Key road safety message for safe bus travel
- Wait until the bus has gone and then use a safe place to cross the road.
Referenced from TfNSW Key road safety messages
Bus travel advice for parents and carers
Schools can support their parents and carers with the department's advice about:
- Travelling safely to and from school by bus
- Safe bus travel (PDF) Translations available in 36 languages
- Using public transport advice for independent travellers
Transport for NSW advice: