What kind of weather conditions prohibit me from doing or continuing a bus route?
The agency should have a plan/policy and procedures to follow in case of threatening or hazardous weather. The Transportation Work Group suggests that prior to beginning a route, the dispatcher should assess the weather forecast and road conditions. If there is any possible risk of safety due to inclement weather, a recommendation must be made to the person with authority to decide whether the route will be driven as usual, delayed or the trip cancelled. If while en route, the weather turns bad enough to compromise safe driving, or the route becomes hazardous for travel, the driver must use good judgment and follow protocols to ensure the safety of the passengers first, and then notify the dispatcher of the situation so that the trip can be monitored and parents notified of the delay. If it means pulling into a safe area and waiting for the storm to pass then do so. There are different scenarios that could be present, and always, action taken should be taken to ensure the safety of pas
