St. Maarten School Transport Dept. Issues Safety Reminder for New School Year

As the 2026-2027 school year gets underway in Sint Maarten, the Department of School Transportation under the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport has issued a public safety reminder to all parties involved in student commuting. The department is calling on school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and general motorists to make safety their top priority throughout the school year. The reminder signals the start of heightened attention to road behavior around school zones and bus routes across the island. Authorities are urging bus drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and to exercise caution when picking up and dropping off students. Parents and guardians are also being reminded of their role in ensuring children travel safely. The announcement reflects an ongoing government effort to reduce accidents and incidents involving school-age children during transit. With schools back in session, increased traffic near school areas makes the safety message especially timely.