Delaney driver, Frank Wilson wins provincial award

9 Jan2012

The Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA) reached a landmark year in 2011, celebrating its 60th year of providing advocacy and education services to the owners of school bus fleets across the Province of Ontario.  OSBA Executive Director Richard Donaldson explains that part of OSBA’s 60th anniversary initiatives, “a new awards program was launched to recognize individuals, companies and organizations that have made significant contributions towards the school bus and student transportation industries.”  In the past, individuals were recognized for long-term efforts and service with Honourary Life Membership awards.

The OSBA awards are determined by the current Board of Directors and presentations were made in October in conjunction with the OASBO/OSBA Fall Conference.  Award presentations for 2012 and every subsequent year will be made at OSBA’s annual general meeting.

Delaney Bus Lines was extremely pleased to announce that school bus driver Frank Wilson was the recipient of OSBA’s inaugural Driver Excellence Award for 2011.  “Frank is a driver that goes above and beyond in everything he does for this company and for his students,” said Mark Begg, Manager with Delaney Bus Lines.  “Recognition by the OSBA is a wonderful initiative and really emphasizes the important jobs our school bus drivers do each and every day,” said Begg.

Wilson has been a school bus driver with Delaney Bus Lines for 7 years, following a 13 year career with Cornwall City Transit.  Frank is married with three grown children, is proud grandfather to three grandchildren and is a huge Montreal Canadiens fan.

On behalf of the entire Delaney Bus Lines team, congratulations Frank!

School Bus Safety Week Campaign

17 Oct2011

School Bus Safety Week, being held this year from October 17-21, provides the opportunity for bus operators to remind children about school bus safety. However, parents, caregivers, teachers, school boards, governments and the general public also need to be reminded about their roles in ensuring school bus transportation remains the safest form of transportation for Ontario's school children.

This year, Delaney Bus Lines is partnering with Safe Transportation of Pupils (S.T.O.P) to distribute "Safe Stop" ribbons to help promote proper stopping practices around school buses. Lapel ribbons and vehicle antenna ribbons are being distributed to school bus drivers, school personnel, school board officials and enforcement personnel across Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry and the City of Cornwall.

"We are extremely excited to introduce this awareness campaign which will promote the importance of proper stopping practices around school buses," said Mark Begg, Manager with Delaney Bus Lines. "We need as many people as possible to pledge that they will help preserve our future by obeying the law."

Staffs in area schools, bus drivers from Delaney Bus Lines, enforcement officers with the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police, as well as Cornwall Community Police are being encouraged to participate in this awareness project. Together, we can all work towards a better tomorrow.

To learn more about school bus safety please visit our "School Bus Safety Zone" where we have an online game to help young students learn about school bus safety while having fun!

Office staff "Mugged"

19 Jul2011

The office staff at Delaney Bus Lines were mugged morning.... by Sue & Jimmy from Cornwall's Variety 104.5 moning show "The Morning Show with Jimmy & Sue".

The team from The Morning Rush with Jimmy & Sue showed up at our office in Avonmore withall sorts of great treats which included, Variety 104 coffee mugs, fresh coffee and homemade treats from Moustache Joe’s Italian Deli & Café, beautiful flowers from Roy’s Florist, a half-hour massage from Cornwall Healing Arts and an official “You’ve been Mugged…” certificate courtesy of State Farm Agents Jason Gadbois and Lawrence Vandermeer.

A big thanks from everyone at Delaney Bus Lines to the whole team at Variety 104.5... Keep up the great work!