National Road Safety Week 2026

There's a particular kind of planning involved in taking a pram on public transport for the first time. Between bags, restless toddlers, and a bus running on a tight schedule, even a short trip can feel daunting, especially for new mums.

That's where Busways and Blacktown City Council’s Pram-O-Rama Hour comes in.

As part of National Road Safety Week, Busways brought a bus to The Village Green near Blacktown Library and opened it up to parents and carers who wanted to practise boarding and getting off with a pram, at their own pace, without the pressure of a real timetable or a queue of waiting commuters. No stress, no rush. Just a bus, a driver, and the space to figure it out.

On a bright Thursday morning, more than 25 parents participated and signed the National Road Safety Week pledge. Librarian Lee Castledine from Max Webber Library also ran a Road Safety Storytime session for little ones and their parents, making it a morning that felt as much like a community gathering as a safety event.

Mr Stephen Louis Bali MP, Member of the Legislative Assembly and Member for Blacktown, and Councillor Bob Fitzgerald OAM JP from Blacktown City Council also attended the event.

One of the new mums attending, who boarded a bus with her baby daughter for the very first time, said, “This is a great idea because I’ve never travelled with a pram on a bus before, and it was good to try it out stress-free.  It was a special moment for both of us; it was our first bus ride.”

Another parent attending the session said, "As a new mum, you do worry about how you will manage travelling with a pram and a baby," she said. "But once I was shown where to position the pram and how to make sure everything was secure, it just clicked. It feels good to know the best way to stow a pram when travelling by bus.”

Busways Marketing and Communications Officer Anita Lesic was on hand throughout the morning, answering questions about buses and public transport. A new mum herself, she attended with her one-year-old son. "This initiative is close to my heart, and I am glad I could meet other families and help make public transport feel more approachable," she said. "Sometimes people just need the chance to try it in a comfortable environment and know there is support there." 

For the Busways team, National Road Safety Week is about conversations. Helping a parent feel confident on their first trip, sharing safety tips with commuters, and reminding people that public transport works best when everyone feels safe using it.