The Safe Bus Program was formally launched June 1, 2000 and was developed in partnership with Child & Youth Friendly Saskatoon.

The Safe Bus program is designed to assist children, youth or adults that need immediate shelter or someone to contact emergency services. Persons in peril or in need of immediate shelter can safely flag down a bus or go to a parked bus for assistance. All Saskatoon Transit buses are radio equipped with direct contact to Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services. When approached by someone in need of assistance, bus operators will immediately contact Police Services (if needed) and allow the person in peril to stay on the bus until help arrives.
 
People asking for help do not need money to get on a SafeBus.

It will be easier to get an approaching bus operator’s attention if you are at a bus stop, however, if a bus stop is not close by people in need of assistance should stand on the sidewalk and hold their hand up as the bus approaches. The operator will recognize this as a sign of distress and stop to help. The City reminds all parents to tell their children to never step onto the roadway to flag down a bus as this is very dangerous.

The Safe Bus Program is part of the City of Saskatoon's ongoing commitment to improving the safety of citizens and enhancing the quality of life in Saskatoon.