As the result of safety concerns for students, the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District has suspended student transportation services provided by Gladney’s Bus Service Ltd. The District has not taken this action lightly, as it is aware it has a significant impact on families. However, following a review of information available, the District could no longer permit the continuation of busing services without confidence it is being provided in a safe manner for students.

There are 20 schools impacted in this process, which includes some alternate transportation services. The District has a contingency plan in place to provide student transportation to those schools impacted. While staff are aiming to have bus services in place by Monday, February 20, we are working to implement services as quickly as possible and, as resources become available, service may be implemented earlier for some schools. For the interim period, families are being asked to make arrangements for transportation to and from school.

The District sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience this will cause many families, students and schools. However, the organization has been left with no alternative but to take these steps in order to maintain student safety. Impacted families are being contacted by the school administration.

A complete list of impacted schools can be found in the public advisory linked below.