August 15, 2025

2025-2026 First Rider Program

The Association of Grey-Bruce Bus Operators is excited to welcome young students and their families to the 2025–2026 First Rider Program!

This free program helps kids (especially first-time riders) and their parents/guardians learn about school buses and bus safety in a fun, hands-on way. You’ll review safety rules, explore a real bus, and have the chance to ask any questions before the school year begins.

Before you come, please watch the short Buzzy Bee Bus Safety Video to see what’s expected when riding the bus and how to stay safe.

No registration needed — just drop in!

Schedule:

Kincardine – Ross E. Young Bus Lines
Davidson Centre Lot (North Corner), 601 Durham St, Kincardine, ON
Monday, August 25
12:00–2:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Flesherton – First Student Dundalk
Kinplex – Flesherton Community Hall, 102 Highland Dr, Flesherton, ON
Wednesday, August 20
1:30–3:30 p.m. and 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Port Elgin – First Student Kincardine/Port Elgin
Staybridge Suites Port Elgin (Northwest Parking Lot, behind Holiday Inn), 1208 Goderich St, Building #2, Port Elgin, ON
Thursday, August 21
1:30–3:30 p.m. and 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Owen Sound – Martins School Bus

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Ave E, Owen Sound, ON
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 – 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Hanover – Voyago
Voyago School Bus, 301205 Knappville Rd, Hanover, ON
Tuesday, August 26 – 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 28 – 6:00–7:00 p.m.

 

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