Publications
School Bus Drivers' Handbook
The School Bus Drivers' Handbook, published by PTU, is intended to provide school bus drivers with "best known" standard procedures for safe, efficient, economical, and adequate school bus operation. The Handbook focuses on six areas of school bus operation:
Unit A – The School Bus Driver: Role and Responsibility
Unit B – Pupil Relations: Management and Discipline
Unit C – Preventive Maintenance
Unit D – Driving Fundamentals
Unit E – Defensive Driving
Unit F – Accident Prevention and Emergencies
The Handbook can be ordered through the Manitoba Textbook Bureau by calling toll free 1-800-305-5515 or by accessing the website at http://www.mtbb.mb.ca.
"The Signal"
"The Signal" is a newsletter published by PTU which includes a wide scope of information pertaining to the pupil transportation industry in Manitoba, relevant issues from across the country, and to events occurring internationally.
Latest issue of "The Signal" (
1.46 MB)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Publications
The CSA Standards applicable to the transportation of students include:
- D250 - School Buses (effective November 1, 2007)
- D409 - Motor Vehicles for the Transportation of Persons with Physical Disabilities
- D270 - Multi-Functional Activity Bus
General facts about CSA D250 are outlined in CSA D250-07 – School Bus Safety Standards ( 25 KB)
Standards can be ordered through CSA's website at: http://www.shopcsa.ca or by calling toll free 1-800-463-6727.
