Walking Bus
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A walking bus is a group of children walking to school under the supervision of at least two trained adults, one leading the group (driver) and one at the rear (conductor).
Walking buses have many benefits. They promote fitness and help children to develop road safety skills. They reduce congestion and school gate parking, and provide an enjoyable, sociable and fun journey to school.
If you would like to set up a walking bus you will need:
- A co-ordinator to ensure that the scheme runs smoothly. This can be a parent or member of staff at the school.
- Adult volunteers interested in running the bus. These are usually parents of children using the walking bus scheme.
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Download the Walking Bus Guidelines below, which contain advice and step-by-step guidance on the process of setting up a walking bus.
For support and guidance on how to get started, health and safety and insurance, please contact the School Travel Team on 0114 273 6153 or e-mail schooltravelplans@sheffield.gov.uk.
The following schools have walking buses:
Dobcroft Juniors, Dore Primary, Emmaus Primary, Firshill Primary, Foxhill Primary, Greystones Primary, Halfway Infants, Hatfield Primary, Hunter’s Bar Infants, Lower Meadow Primary, Nethergreen Infants, Nethergreen Juniors, St Catherine’s Primary, St Patrick’s Primary, Stocksbridge Infants, Wincobank Infants, Wisewood Primary.
See the Walking page for more information about increasing how much you walk and the School Travel Plans page for more on tackling the school run.
Downloads
Advice and step-by-step guidance on the process of setting up a walking bus (1.57 MB)