Queensland children not allowed to talk on school bus

  • Duffy’s City Buses introduced ‘silent buses’ for school routes in Bundaberg
  • Measures introduced to protect school children and bus drivers, company said
  • The policy has the support of the Education Department and started last term 

Silence is golden, or at least according to one Queensland bus service.

In an attempt to silence noisy children Duffy’s City Buses has introduced a number of ‘silent buses’ for school routes in Bundaberg.

‘Extreme noise affects a driver’s ability to concentrate effectively,’ Duffy’s City Buses owner Chris Duffy told News Mail.

A sign from one bus observing the policy reads: ‘This bus is now a silent bus. This means you cannot make sounds whilst travelling on this service – no exceptions 

‘Consequently, as safety-conscious bus operators, we have been compelled to put these safety protection measures in place.’

Mr Duffy said the measures have been put in place to protect school children and bus drivers.

A sign from one bus observing the policy reads: ‘This bus is now a silent bus. This means you cannot make sounds whilst travelling on this service – no exeptions (sic).

‘This rule will be enforced at all times – no exceptions.’

The policy has the support of the Education Department and started last term.

In an attempt to silence noisy children Duffy's City Buses (pictured) has introduced a number of 'silent buses' for school routes in Bundaberg 

In an attempt to silence noisy children Duffy’s City Buses (pictured) has introduced a number of ‘silent buses’ for school routes in Bundaberg 

In a statement the department said: ‘The department does not condone any behaviour or activity that puts another student or member of the public at risk. 

‘Duffy’s bus company, in consultation with local principals, have instituted the ‘silent safety rule’ for before and after-school routes in response to concerns around the level of noise on the buses as students go home for the day.’

If students do not follow the rule their parents will be given warning letters. 

 

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