TAS BUS Association Code of Behaviour
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, WHILE TRAVELLING ON BUSES:
STUDENTS
I WILL:
- Board and leave the bus in an orderly manner.
- If directed by the driver, occupy a particular seat.
- Sit properly on the seat.
- Respect bus property and the property of others by not marking or damaging it.
- Accept the driver is in charge and obey his or her instructions.
- Place my bag/s under the seat or in the storage areas provided.
- Behave safely at all times.
- Try to have the correct fare when purchasing tickets.
- Wait until the bus has moved off before I attempt to cross the road.
I WILL NOT:
- Physically or verbally harass other passengers, or the driver.
- Create unnecessary noise.
- Move about while the bus is in motion.
- Extend any part of my body out of the windows.
- Throw any object either inside, or outside the bus.
- Smoke while on the bus.
- Eat or drink while on the bus without the permission of the driver.
- Distract the bus driver from his or her duties.
- Carry illegal, oversize and/or dangerous objects.
- Obstruct the aisle, doors or emergency exits.
- Stand on, or put my feet on the seat.
- Cross the road in front of the bus.
PARENTS
I WILL:
- Deliver and collect my child on the same side of the road/highway as to which he/she is let off from the bus.
I WILL NOT:
- Park on the other side of the road/highway to which the bus stops and wait there for my child to cross the road.
I understand the above mentioned rules. I also understand that failure to comply may result in my child being suspended from travelling on the bus. If my child is suspended I the (parent/guardian) will be responsible for transporting my child to school at my own cost.