Walking Bus

A Walking Bus is when children walk to school in an organised group wearing high visibility clothing. They help reduce school run traffic problems by encouraging walking, and making walkers more prominent. Walking Buses have also helped to introduce the concept of fluorescent, reflective vests and waistcoats for children.

If you want to start a Walking Bus contact your local authority School Travel Advisor as they should be able to help. For in-depth practical information on the Walking Bus visit www.safekidswalking.org.uk.

In England state primary schools can get £1000/year government funding towards these schemes. See our funding news for details. Other funding may be available to schools in other areas.

See our Budget Walking Bus Pack and BrightKidz Walking Bus Pack

To help promote your Walking Bus and reward the children for their enthusiasm, we’ve got some great products. ‘Walking Bus’ stickers for infants and ‘Junior Conductor’ stickers for older children are great for launches. For children who join regularly, clip-on reflectors and reflective badges are available in fluorescent pink, green, orange and yellow.

Our BrightKidz waistcoats can help to make your Walking Bus even more popular, especially when the girls see that high vis pink is an option! For the adult escorts, or ‘drivers/conductors’ our fluorescent red BrightSportz waistcoats are most popular. Mums and Dads want to be seen in style too!

If funds are tight our budget high visibility waistcoats will help you get started quickly.