Getting to and from school is an important part of the day for any student- and the day always starts better if the journey is enjoyable. After all, it’s hard enough work once you are in school. Who needs stress on the journey?
Metro’s safety record for transporting school students is brilliant but to maintain and improve it, everyone involved - students, parents, the school and the bus and train operators - must work together.
Some good advice 
Quick Guide
- Behave sensibly
- Remember your pass and/or fare
- Always report dangerous behaviour or bullying to a teacher
Waiting for the bus
- Queue sensibly, away from the road.
- As your bus approaches, hold your arm out to show you want it to stop.
- Don’t push or rush towards the bus when it arrives.
On the bus
- Find a seat and stay seated for the journey. If there are no seats, make sure you can hold onto a rail.
- You are not allowed to stand next to the driver, near the doors, on the stairs or on the top deck.
- Show respect for the driver and follow instructions. Do not speak to the driver while the bus is moving unless there is an emergency - lots of noise can disturb the driver, and could cause an accident.
- Show consideration for other passengers and make sure that your bags do not block the gangway.
- Never open emergency exits unless in a real emergency.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink on the bus.
- Do not damage the bus, graffiti, spit or leave litter on the bus.
Getting off the bus
- When your stop is next, ring the bell once. If it has already been rung do not ring it again.
- Wait until the bus has stopped before moving to the front to get off.
- If you have to cross the road after you leave the bus, wait until the bus has moved off and you can see the road is clear both ways or go to the nearest available crossing.
Waiting for the train
- Wait sensibly, away from the tracks and overhead power lines.
On the train
- Find a seat and stay seated for the journey. If there are no seats make sure you can hold onto a rail.
- Show respect for the conductor and follow instructions.
- Show consideration for other passengers and make sure that your bags do not block the passageways.
- Never open emergency exits unless in a real emergency.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink on the train.
- Do not damage the train, graffiti, spit or leave litter on the train.
Getting off the train
- When your stop is next move towards the doors and wait for the train to come to a stop.
Safety Rule 
Bus drivers and train conductors are instructed to follow the simple rule below at all times, in the interests of everyone’s safety:
If the behaviour of ANYONE - of whatever age - in the bus driver’s or train conductor’s opinion, is likely to endanger the safety of other passengers, they have the right to refuse travel.
Any school student found breaking the above code of conduct will immediately be reported to their school. This can lead to withdrawal of their travel pass, a ban from travelling on public transport and possible prosecution.
Passes and fares
If you have a pass always take it with you, and show it to the bus driver or train conductor. You are not allowed to travel unless you have a valid pass.
If you pay a fare always make sure you have enough money with you and your Young Person’s or Scholars PhotoCard. You are not allowed to travel unless you pay the fare.
Remember:
- Look after your pass.
- Don’t give it to anyone else to use.
- Don’t use it after its expiry date, or it will be taken away from you!
