Seacoast Kids Learn About Bus Safety

Seacoast kids got to learn about school bus safety this past weekend when the Safety Dog Bus Tour came to the 15th annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser (benefiting the Richie McFarland Children's Center).

Students got to explore a First Student bus, “Walk the Yellow Carpet,” pose for a photo with Safety Dog, the safety mascot for First Student, sign a safety pledge, and leave with a bag full of goodies.

Parents had an opportunity to learn why school buses are the safest way to transport their children to and from school. They saw firsthand how First Student buses are designed for safety inside and out.

Since 2015, there have been 33 stops on the Safety Dog Bus Tour. In total, more than 29,000 guests have visited a stop, and more than 11,000 students signed a safety pledge.

First Student is the bus transportation provider for the Exeter Region Cooperative School Board – SAU 16 and transports more than 9,000 students.