School Bus Inspection Results Show Commitment to Safety

School bus inspections for Fall 2020 continue to show high pass ratings for bus operators again this year.

From July to mid-November, over 90 percent of school buses inspected received a ‘pass’ rating. This means on the date of inspection the bus was found to be free of defects or had minor defects that did not preclude the safe operation of the vehicle, either with or without passengers.

Buses that do not pass an inspection must be repaired and proof of the repair must be verified by Digital Government and Service NL before the bus can be returned to service.

All school buses registered in Newfoundland and Labrador are inspected a minimum of three times per year to ensure they continue to meet all provincial and federal safety standards.

At any time throughout the year, Digital Government and Service NL may choose to do additional inspections of an operator’s fleet, especially in cases where a complaint has been received. All complaints against school buses are investigated as soon as they are received.