Walking Buses

A Walking Bus is just like a normal bus, but on foot. It takes the same route to school every day and picks the children up along the way. It has a 'driver' at the front and a 'conductor' at the back, who are specially trained parents.

There are lots of benefits of a Walking Bus and walking to school in general. It gives children exercise, fresh air and a safe and sustainable way of getting to and from school, and gives them an opportunity to interact with friends and those they might not yet know.

Walking improves child health and some teachers have reported that children who walk to school are better able to concentrate and therefore learn when they get there. Walking buses can reduce parking problems and congestion around schools, so making the surrounding area more pleasant to be in.

More information about walking buses and how you can set one up can be found of the DfT website, or by looking at our Guide to Setting Up a Walking Bus.