Who Shares Responsibility for School Bus Safety?

Because of the interrelated nature of student transportation, various organizations and levels of government are responsible for different areas of school vehicle transportation.
Transport Canada:
The federal government (Transport Canada) has the responsibility for establishing new vehicle standards. Transport Canada sets vehicle safety standards for all new vehicles which are manufactured in, or imported into Canada.
Transport Canada has set 37 safety standards which school vehicles must meet. These standards include such features as strengthened steel beams which run the entire length of the bus, a steel "cage" around the gas tank, the distinctive black and yellow colour, and the required "stop arm" and flashing lights.
Transport Canada conducts research to identify school bus safety issues. The research is designed to determine the improvements which can be made to existing safety standards, and what additional measures can be adopted to further improve school vehicle safety. Transport Canada reviews existing safety standards as required.
In addition, Transport Canada also collects and monitors Canada-wide annual collision statistics.