Today, school buses are cancelled due to the weather, even though schools remain open under the school board.

Here’s why bus services are usually the first to be cancelled during snowstorms:

• Road safety comes first – Snow, ice, and poor visibility make roads dangerous, especially early in the morning when buses are out before snow plows finish clearing routes.
• Children’s safety – Buses stop frequently, and kids wait outdoors at bus stops. Extreme cold and blowing snow increase the risk of frostbite and accidents.
• Rural and side roads – Many bus routes include back roads that may not be cleared or salted in time.
• Consistency and prevention – It’s safer to cancel early than risk delays, breakdowns, or emergencies on the road.

Schools remain open because parents can still decide if it’s safe to drive their children, while staff and students who live nearby can walk.

In Canada, when it comes to children and transportation, safety always comes before convenience.

Have you experienced a bus cancellation like this before