FACTS

1. Distracting Behaviours: Disruptive student actions, such as yelling, fighting, or standing, divert drivers’ attention from the road, increasing the risk of crashes or near-miss incidents.
2. Bullying and Violence: Bullying, physical altercations, or harassment on buses create unsafe environments, causing driver stress and potential intervention-related distractions.
3. Non-Compliance with Rules: Students ignoring safety rules (e.g., not staying seated, throwing objects) compromises driver focus and bus safety, especially during loading/unloading.
4. Lack of Behaviour Management Training: Many drivers lack adequate training in de-escalation or positive intervention techniques, making it harder to manage disruptive students effectively.
5. Impact on Driver Retention: Persistent student misbehaviour contributes […]

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