Most parents are concerned about the safety of their children travelling to and from school. Because of this, many parents elect to drive their children, or have them driven by another adult. They believe their children are safest in a private car.
The fact is, buses offer the safest form of school travel.
Research carried out by the University of Sydney in 1994, indicates that buses offer the safest mode of transport to and from school.
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Safer than using the family car. |
4 times safer than walking to school. |
55 times safer than cycling to school. |
When parents were asked during the survey to rank school transport in order of safety, the car received the biggest vote of confidence. This is a very alarming misconception - especially if it leads parents to deny their children the relative safety of the bus and expose them to much greater danger in private cars.
Care for children
Shorelink is very aware of parents' concern with the safety of students travelling to and from school. As a member of the TRANSDEV Group we are dedicated to the utmost care of your children by ensuring all aspects of our service conform to the best possible standards.
Drivers
Our drivers are fully licensed and hold the approriate driver's authority issued by the Ministry of Transport, as well as being specially selected and trained to provide the highest level of service and safety.
Fleet
We have a fleet of quality buses, equipped with two way radio communications and conforming to all government requirements for Operator Accreditation.
Maintenance Backup
Our vehicles are thoroughly maintained through a comprehensive computerised service program to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.
When choosing school travel ... choose wisely.
Deliver your children to and from school by the safest and most reliable means:
A Shorelink Bus
Note: Details current as at February 2003. References to "transport" refer to generally available forms of transport and to "safety" refer to safety during transport. Transport of children subject to State Government and Shorelink terms and conditions.