First Rider
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Confederation College - Outside the TEC Hub/McIntyre Building
The First Rider Program is for young, first time school bus riders. This fun learning experience helps children prepare for riding the school bus to and from school as well as while on field trips.
Participation will help alleviate concerns and answer questions you may have regarding the safety of your child while riding on or walking around a school bus. The children even get to ride a school bus!
How to Become a First Rider!
Watch Constable Gary, School Bus Safety Barb and Buzzy Bee explain school bus safety and prepare your first time school bus rider on how to ride the school bus safely to and from school:
Register online from Monday, August 24th to Friday, August 28th, 2026 to book a time for your child to experience their first school bus ride on Saturday, August 29, 2026 outside the Confederation College McIntyre Building.
Ride a school bus day half hour sessions starting from 10:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 with two school buses departing every 30 minutes. Times must be booked in advance.
Registration occurs during the Week of August 24-28, 2026
Take advantage of this opportunity that will allow your child to ride the school bus with confidence and learn the importance of school bus safety. Check back here, download our Bus Status app or follow our social media accounts for details on online and telephone registration for your child's spot at First Rider starting August 24th.
REGISTER HERE STARTING AUGUST 24TH
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