Welcome to GMPTE's Yellow School Bus website

Yellow School Buses are a great way for pupils to get to school. They've proved a huge success throughout Greater Manchester since they were introduced in 2003 and we're hoping to roll them out to as many more schools as we can.

This website tells you all you need to know about the region's Yellow School Buses - what they are, where they go, and how to join in.

Yellow School Buses help to make sure that pupils are on time for school, and that they're well behaved on the journey. They also mean that parents don't need to do the dreaded school run which in turn helps to reduce congestion and is better for the environment.

The service

So what's unique about the Yellow School Bus service?

• Routes are designed to serve pupils with pick-up and drop-off points near their homes.
• Each route has the same CRB-checked and specially-trained driver every day.
• Pupils sit in the same seat every day.
• Each seat has a three-point seatbelt and there is no standing.
• Pupils and their parents sign a Code of Practice.
• Every child has a Yellow School Bus pass and photo card.

The vehicles

And what's unique about the Yellow School Buses themselves?

• All buses have up to seven CCTV cameras and a monitor onboard.
• All seats have seatbelts and reminders at eye-level for pupils to fasten them.
• They have air conditioning and CD players.
• Public address systems are fitted to all buses.
• They are low-floor, making it easier and safer for pupils get on and off the bus.
• They are fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act and include wheelchair lifts.
• Handles on seats make it safer to get on and off the bus.
• Safety roll bars are built into every vehicle.