Waterloo school board warns parents of potential bus cancellations to due to COVID-19

The Waterloo Region District School Board has issued a warning to families that there may be bus cancellations in the future due to COVID-19.

The board says Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has seen an increase in the number of drivers being unavailable due to COVID-19.

Because of this, some routes may need to be cancelled if STSWR is unable to get coverage for the absences.

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The board says parents can find out through STSWR’s website or their school if a bus route is cancelled.

It says parents can choose to have their child learn remotely or seek alternative means to get their kids to school.