Protocol for Student Transportation During Bad Weather

Sometimes extreme weather is expected. This can make student transportation unsafe. In such cases, the municipality may decide to adjust or suspend student transportation.

Weather warnings from the KNMI

The KNMI issues weather warnings with color codes: yellow, orange, and red. These codes determine how school transportation will be handled. The driver also assesses the situation. For this reason, measures may vary by route.

The KNMI's color codes and their impact on school transportation

Code Yellow: Public transportation is running as usual, but delays are possible.

• A Code Yellow warning indicates a risk of dangerous weather. This is usually announced well in advance.
• The carrier is keeping a close eye on the weather.
• The impact on transportation is usually minor.

Code Orange: Public transportation may be suspended. This may vary by municipality.

• There is a high likelihood of problems or disruptions to transportation.
• The driver assesses whether it is safe to drive.
• Based on the risks, the carrier decides which routes to operate and which not to.
• The transportation provider will notify the municipality and the parents of this decision.

Code Red: School buses are not running.

• If a Code Red alert is issued while students are already at school, the transportation provider will implement the emergency plan.
• The bus company will pick up the students as soon as possible and take them home.
• The transportation provider will notify parents, schools, and the municipality about the revised schedules.