EOM-P1 - Accidents Involving School Buses

The specific procedures on accidents involving school buses are enclosed in the annual divisional Emergency Preparedness Plan.  The School Bus Driver, Transportation Supervisor and Divisional Staff are expected to be familiar with the Emergency Preparedness Plan for school bus accidents.

The School Bus Driver shall immediately, orally, inform the Transportation Supervisor and the Principal(s) of the school(s) of an accident.  The Bus Driver or the Transportation Supervisor shall call the police to the scene of the accident.

In the case of an accident, the Driver shall not continue the trip without authorization from the Transportation Supervisor.

Within two (2) working days, the Bus Driver shall submit detailed reports of the accident to the Transportation Supervisor and to Autopac.  He/she shall also report the accident to the police, as required by The Highway Traffic Act. 

The Transportation Supervisor shall prepare all necessary reports promptly.

If there are any students on the bus at the time of the accident, the parents shall be contacted by the Transportation Supervisor or the Divisional Staff Driver as soon as possible after the accident to ensure that they are fully informed on the details of the accident and to give an immediate report if their child/children suffer any injury directly resulting from the accident.

The Division Office shall be responsible for responding to media inquiries.

Revised June 25th, 2002

Revised August 19th, 2025