Bus firm ceases social media updates on platform X
As the new school year begins, parents and guardians in Waterloo Region will need to adjust their morning routines when it comes to receiving school bus delay and cancellation updates. The Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has stopped posting on Twitter and will now be sharing updates on Instagram and Facebook.
This move away from Twitter is part of a broader trend among education-related entities in Waterloo Region. Both the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have already left Twitter, with the WRDSB citing student safety as one of the reasons for their departure earlier this year [3]. The WCDSB stopped posting new content on Twitter as of March, fully deactivating by September 1 [3].
Despite this shift, school bus delay and cancellation information will still be available on STSWR’s website and other channels like 570 NewsRadio Extreme Weather Centre [1][3]. Parents and guardians will now need to monitor Instagram, Facebook, or the official website for timely updates.
STSWR has not provided a specific reason for this change, only stating that they are consolidating their social media communication on Instagram and Facebook, following a similar move by local school boards [1][3]. However, underlying concerns about student safety may be influencing these decisions, even if STSWR has not publicly detailed their rationale [3].
In summary, the school year is starting, and information about school bus delays and cancellations may be found on Instagram or Facebook. Parents and guardians are advised to stay updated through these platforms or the STSWR website to ensure a smooth morning routine for their children.
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