Young’s Bus Service would like to share the current (November 3, 2014) qconnect Bus Fares and Concessions Policy to assist Queensland students (and their parents) travelling on Young’s Bus Service during the school holidays. Chapter 5: Concession and Discount Fares. 5.7 Primary and Secondary … [Read more...]
Student Safety Tips
Student Safety = Being Street Smart When it comes to waiting, boarding and departing the bus, there are heaps of safety tips to consider. Being Street Smart, means being aware of other people, traffic and especially buses around bus stops. And don't forget the Danger Zone! If you are … [Read more...]
A Special CQ Delivery has arrived
The secret is out ...................... After months of anticipation and planning Young's has received 2 new Bonluck (BLK) buses. A quick pick up in Brisbane underestimates the amount of work involved in co-ordinating the amazing finished product! Too large to hide forever, both buses made … [Read more...]
School Timetable Alterations for 2015
Gracemere Secondary School Timetable Alterations for 2015 S861 (pink) NEW service from Gracemere to R’ton High School. S422 (blue) service will no longer stop at Cherryfield Road – S422 (Blue) students who caught bus at Cherryfield Road in 2014 have been reallocated to service S861 … [Read more...]
Safe School Bus Travel
Young's Bus Service encourages SAFE school bus travel The revised Code of Conduct for School Students Travelling on Buses was introduced July 14, 2014. In the interest of safe school bus travel it is advisable for parents and students to become familiar with expected behaviour and the … [Read more...]
On Time Departures for School Students
To ensure that we provide a consistent and timely service to all of our passengers, we ask students to please be ready to board the bus at the correct time each day. On time departures are essential, as time spent waiting for students has resulted in significant delays that effect all who … [Read more...]
SMS Alert Announcement
Young's are very pleased to announce they have expanded their communications of: Transport Alerts to now include parents of registered school bus students on school bus routes. These alerts will be via email / SMS and will provide the ability to alert parents about service delays, service … [Read more...]
Rights & Responsibilities
I’m sure you’ve been told by a student that they have rights, particularly when you’ve spoken to them about their behavior. Well, they do, but to have those rights they need to understand that there are responsibilities that go with those rights, such as displaying appropriate behavior on the … [Read more...]
Five Bus Rules To Safe Travelling
No Eating or Drinking on the Bus (Unless medically required to do so) Stay Seated and Face Forward Behave and Obey the Driver’s Instructions Keep Your Hands to Yourself and Do Not Throw Objects Use Appropriate Language and Keep Noise to a Minimum Students, if you have any problems talk to … [Read more...]
Bus Conveyance Committee
Within the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) which is administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads is a requirement to have conveyance committees for all kilometre based school services. What is a bus conveyance committee? A group of parents or guardians of eligible students … [Read more...]