Freezing rain disrupts school bus services across Toronto, with multiple GTA school boards canceling transportation while keeping schools open
Bus Cancellations Due to Winter Weather in Greater Toronto Area
A round of freezing rain and messy winter weather has caused bus cancellations across several Greater Toronto Area (GTA) school boards on Tuesday. However, all schools remain open.
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) has cancelled transportation for all schools on January 6. Classes are still in session, and students may attend if they can get to school safely, according to officials.
In the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB), all buses in STOPR Zone 3 are cancelled for the day. Transportation is also cancelled for students attending St. Andrew, St. Peter, St. Benedict, and Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School, regardless of their zone. Schools remain open.
The Peel District School Board (PDSB) has also cancelled all transportation in Zone 3. This means school vehicles will not service any schools within that zone. Schools are open as usual.
In Halton, the Halton District School Board (HDSB) states that all schools are open, but all school buses are cancelled for Tuesday. Families who choose to keep their children home are asked to report the absence before the start of the school day.
Summary of Bus Cancellations
| School Board | Transportation Status | Schools Open |
|---|---|---|
| York Region District School Board (YRDSB) | Cancelled | Yes |
| Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) | Cancelled for Zone 3 | Yes |
| Peel District School Board (PDSB) | Cancelled for Zone 3 | Yes |
| Halton District School Board (HDSB) | Cancelled | Yes |
