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Walking Buses

A ‘Walking Bus’ lets a group, or ‘bus’, of children walk from home to school each morning quickly and safely under the guidance of trained adult supervisors.  

The perfect alternative to the school run in the car, the idea has been developed by the Pedestrians’ Association and is a perfect fit with the government’s aim to reduce road traffic congestion and provide safe walking routes.  

Not only does it take pressure off parents in the morning, but it also provides children with a healthy, educational and environmentally sound way of getting to school each day.

If you would like more information on setting up a walking bus, please download the documents on the right-hand side of the page, or contact our School Travel Advisers.

Road safety - cycling and walking to school