Freezing Rain Forces School Bus Cancellations Across GTA

A recent wave of freezing rain has significantly impacted school bus services throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), though schools are still operating. Here are the details:

Freezing Rain and Bus Cancellations Across GTA

York Region

• The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) has cancelled transportation services for all schools.
• Students can still attend classes if they can safely reach the school.
• The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) also suspended all bus and taxi services while schools remain open.

Dufferin-Peel and Peel Region

• In the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB), school buses in STOPR Zone 3 are cancelled.
• Transportation is also halted for St. Andrew, St. Peter, St. Benedict, and Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School students.
• The Peel District School Board (PDSB) has similarly cancelled all transportation in Zone 3, keeping schools open.

Halton Region

• The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has declared all schools open, but suspended bus services on Tuesday.
• Parents choosing to keep children home should report their absence beforehand.
• The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) also cancelled transportation in all zones where HDSB operates.

Toronto

• The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is maintaining transportation but warns of potential afternoon delays due to freezing rain.
• Meanwhile, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) reports that buses are operational, but families should expect travel disruptions later in the day.

Durham Region

• All school buses in Durham Region are cancelled, including those in Brock, Uxbridge, Scugog, and Zone 4 areas like Pickering and Ajax.
• No buses will operate for the entire day, but schools will remain open for in-person learning.

This inclement weather has created challenges for families across the GTA. As freezing rain continues, officials are urging parents to exercise caution when deciding on school attendance.