16 May 2025

This National Road Safety Week, over 450 students from Lake Munmorah Public School and St Matthews, Windsor primary schools in the Greater Sydney region, took part in Busways' free Bus Safety School Program. The program teaches vital bus safety skills in a fun and interactive way, while also encouraging the practical application of those skills through a real bus ride.

The students enjoyed engaging lessons designed to align with the school syllabus with animated characters to bring important safety messages to life. 

“Busways' education program doesn't just teach kids about safe travel”, said Mrs MacDonald, Kindergarten teacher at LMPS. “It opens doors to new experiences. One child beamed with joy as he shared that it was his first ever bus ride. Moments like these make learning unforgettable” 

Mrs Kristy Morris, Deputy Principal, said “At LMPS, learning safe bus travel and behaviour is an ongoing priority. With safety as our top concern, the Busways education program plays a vital role in reinforcing these important messages, helping our students travel confidently and responsibly”

Ms Donna Frith, Head of Marketing and Communication at Busways, said, “We believe that by teaching road-safe behaviours early, students are far less likely to be injured in traffic incidents later on. We teach them to wait well back from the road, fasten their seatbelt if one is available, stay seated until the bus stops, and only cross the road once the bus has driven away.”

So far in 2025, Busways has educated over 4,000 students through this free program. These sessions are delivered throughout the year, and Busways remains committed to continuing this important work in schools across its service regions.

Schools in Busways-serviced areas can contact the Busways team to book a free session by visiting the Busways website.