I experienced a tragedy no parent should ever have to go through. My daughter, only 11 years old, lost her life while coming off the school bus. It's an incident that has left a lasting impression on me and my family and it is only one example of a widespread and urgent problem: the lack of effective bus safety measures in place to protect our children.

Statistics from the National Safety Council reveal that most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they're either walking or hit by another vehicle, just like my daughter (source: National Safety Council). It's evident that it's not enough to simply trust drivers to obey the laws; more needs to be done to ensure the safety of our children.

This petition is calling for the implementation of effective measures such as bus shelters, better bus codes similar to those found in countries where cars must stop by law to let children cross, and a significant increase in speed awareness around stopped buses.

The benefits of these changes are clear. By giving children a safe place to wait for the bus, providing clearer regulations for drivers, and reinforcing the need for drivers to slow down and stay alert near buses, we can help prevent tragic accidents like the one that took my daughter from me. It is time we prioritise the safety and lives of our children. Sign this petition and join the call for improved bus safety measures.