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Learn to ride the bus safely at First Riders—August 24
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026
Calling all future bus riders! Join us for a free, hands-on event that helps students and families get ready to ride the bus safely before the school year begins.
If your child will be riding the yellow bus or Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) for the first time this fall, join us on Monday, August 24, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. Afternoon and evening sessions are available.
FUTURE BUS RIDERS WELCOME!
First Riders is for:
- Pre-Kindergarten children and Kindergarten students
- Grade 7 students transitioning to Edmonton Transit Service
- Any student new to riding the bus or looking for a refresher before the school year begins
Wondering if your child is eligible for yellow bus service? Learn more about eligibility and applying for yellow bus service.
Event details
Date
Monday, August 24, 2026
Location
Edmonton EXPO Centre (south lot)
112 Avenue NW and Wayne Gretzky Drive NW
See site map for details
Session times
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AFTERNOON |
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| 1:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
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EVENING |
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| 5:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
Families attending evening sessions may wait longer.
REGISTER now
Sign up by Friday, August 21 to save your spot.
Note: Media will be invited and may take photos and videos at the event.
DID YOU KNOW?
First Riders has been giving new bus riders confidence for the first day of school since 2005.
This yearly event is hosted by:
- Edmonton Public Schools
- Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord
- Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) and bus contractors in the Edmonton area
