What is a Walking Bus?

How does it work?

A walking bus is a fun, safe and healthy way for your children to travel to and from school whilst being escorted by adult volunteers.

The walking bus is usually run with a minimum of two volunteers, one acting as a ‘driver’ who leads the way and the other as a ‘conductor’ who walks at the back of the bus. Child & volunteer ratios are adhered to at all times to further ensure the children walk safely. The volunteers usually work on a rota system and meet with the children at a safe point then escort them along a set risk assessed route. Children can join at prearranged pick up points along the way.

What are the benefits?

• Working parents will have extra time to get to work and don’t need to rush
• Less congestion outside school gates as less cars will be on the ‘school run’
• Opportunities to meet other parents
• Cost saving by not using your car
• Children get more  exercise and travel safely to school