School Bus Ontario - SBO

05/02/2026

🚌 Great Turnout at Today’s CVOR Seminar! 👏

We’re excited to see a full room of operators and industry professionals coming together to stay on top of important MTO updates, CVOR performance, and facility audits.

🎤 Plus, attendees are gaining valuable insights during a live Q&A with Andy Rombouts.

🙏 A big thank you to Northbridge Insurance for their support as a sponsor!

👉 Not here today? Don’t miss out, join us at future SBO events to stay informed, connected, and ahead of industry changes. 🚍💼

💻 www.schoolbusontario.ca

04/16/2026

🚌 SBO CVOR Seminar – Don’t Miss This! 🚨

Big changes could be coming… and you’ll want to be prepared. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has issued new proposals that may impact CVOR compliance, audits, driver training, inspections, and more. Staying on top of your CVOR has never been more important!

👉 This essential seminar will help you:
✔️ Understand which vehicles are monitored under CVOR
✔️ Learn how violation rates & thresholds are calculated
✔️ See how inspections, convictions & collisions affect your record
✔️ Monitor your CVOR effectively (what to watch for & why)
✔️ Read and interpret your CVOR abstract with confidence
✔️ Prepare for MTO interventions
✔️ Understand how facility audits are completed & scored
✔️ Know the minimum record-keeping requirements

🎤 Plus: A live Q&A with Andy Rombouts, former Deputy Registrar who oversaw the CVOR program!

📌 Pro Tip: Bring your CVOR Level 2 abstract for discussion

💲 Registration:
SBO Members: $299 + HST
Non-Members: $449 + HST

👉 Register now: https://schoolbusontario.ca/school-bus-ontario-facility-audit-training/

🏨 Hotel:
Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
📍 200 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan, ON
📞 905-660-0212 | 1-866-630-2680
✉️ [email protected]

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🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact us to learn more!

At School Bus Ontario, we’re committed to supporting your business, strengthening safety, and keeping you informed. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! 🚍💼

📩 Questions? Reach out anytime, we’re happy to help!

04/14/2026

We were pleased to welcome the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria and the Ontario Transportation to this morning to help kick off the expo. 🎉

A special thank you to Minister Sarkaria for being one of the first to walk the tradeshow floor and connect with exhibitors and delegates.

We appreciate your time, leadership, and valuable insights into the future of transportation in Ontario.💡

Opportunities like this to connect, collaborate, and share ideas are so important as we continue working toward a safe, reliable, and forward-thinking school transportation industry.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and strengthening this important partnership.

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02/28/2026

Thank you Paul Calandra for listening to us about student transportation!

Great to meet Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, today and have a productive conversation about student transportation across Ontario. Always energizing to connect and collaborate on keeping students moving safely and efficiently!

02/11/2026

REMEMBER ADAM!

February 11, 2026 marks 26 years since you were taken from us.

26 long years of not having you here.
Not seeing your smile.
Not hearing your voice.
Not watching you grow up.

And after all this time, it still hurts like that horrible Friday on February 11, 2000.

If you pass a stopped school bus, you are putting a child’s life in danger.
No excuse. No hurry is worth a life.

Let’s Remember Adam STOP for the school bus.

02/11/2026

🚨🛑 STOP FOR THE SCHOOL BUS 🛑🚨

Today, on the 26th anniversary of Adam’s passing, we pause to remember a young life lost far too soon, and to renew our commitment to protecting every child who travels to and from school.

When you see red flashing lights and a stop arm extended, it’s not a suggestion; it’s the law. More importantly, it’s a child’s life.

School Bus Ontario’s “Let’s Remember Adam” video is a powerful reminder of why STOP means STOP. Adam’s story reflects the devastating consequences of one driver’s decision, and why every choice behind the wheel matters.

Let’s honour Adam’s memory with action.
Let’s Remember Adam.
🛑 STOP for the School Bus.

Let's Remember Adam STOP for the School BUS

🎥 Watch and share the video to help spread this life-saving message:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk5RlevaJwc

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02/05/2026

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01/29/2026

Winter weather doesn’t change the rules. ❄️📜

If a school bus has red lights flashing and the stop arm out, traffic must stop in both directions. 🚌🛑

Safety doesn’t take snow days. 💛

01/06/2026

🎒🚌 Back to School, Back to Safety

A new year brings new routines and a fresh reminder about school bus safety. 💛

As students return to school, School Bus Ontario encourages families to review these important safety tips:
✔ Arrive at the bus stop early
✔ Stand back from the road
✔ Look both ways before crossing
✔ Always wait for the driver’s signal

Together, we can make every ride a safe one.

Happy New Year and welcome back to school! 🎉📚

12/19/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we want to extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your families 🎄✨ Thank you for your continued dedication to safely transporting Ontario’s students each and every day 🚌💛 Your hard work and commitment make a real difference in the lives of so many children and communities across the province 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏫

This holiday season, we hope you find time to rest, recharge, and celebrate with loved ones ❄️❤️ Whether you’re gathering around the table, hitting the roads for a winter getaway 🚗❄️, or simply enjoying some well-deserved quiet moments, may the season bring you joy, peace, and good health ✨

From all of us at School Bus Ontario, happy holidays 🎁🎄 and best wishes for a bright and prosperous new year ahead 🎉✨