SafeStops Australia is a youth-led public transport
safety initiative built around a simple idea:
everyone deserves to feel safe when travelling.
01 / OUR PURPOSE
Our mission
SafeStops Australia works to improve awareness
and understanding of public transport safety,
with a particular focus on bus stops and the
everyday experiences of students and passengers.
We believe that safer journeys begin before
passengers even step onto a bus. The way people
wait, board, leave vehicles and interact with
their surroundings all plays a part.
Through education, community awareness and
advocacy, we want to encourage safer behaviour
and more respectful transport environments.
02 / THE ISSUE
Why bus stop safety matters
Bus stops are part of everyday life for thousands
of Australians. Yet the safety of these spaces
can often be overlooked.
Crowding, pushing, unsafe waiting areas and a
lack of awareness around moving vehicles can
create situations that put passengers at risk.
Even seemingly minor behaviours can have
serious consequences.
For young students who rely on school buses,
these environments are particularly important.
A safe and orderly bus stop can make a real
difference to the start and end of their day.
We want safety to become something passengers,
schools, families, drivers and communities
actively think about.
03 / WHERE IT BEGAN
Our story
SafeStops Australia began with a conversation
about behaviour around school buses.
"I've watched students push and shove their
way onto the bus, not even letting people
off first. It's dangerous, it's rude, and
it needs to stop. I really hope the principal
sees this and takes action."
This observation from a teacher at our local
school highlighted something that was happening
regularly, but wasn't receiving much attention.
It prompted a simple question:
Why aren't we doing something about this?
That question became the starting point for
SafeStops Australia. What began as an effort
to improve behaviour and awareness around
school bus stops has grown into a wider
initiative focused on public transport safety,
community education and advocacy.
04 / WHAT WE DO
From awareness to action
Our work focuses on practical ways to make
transport safety easier to understand and
encourage people to take an active role.
Education and resources
Providing accessible safety information
for students, families and passengers.
Community awareness
Sharing information and encouraging
conversations about everyday transport
safety issues.
Advocacy
Raising concerns and supporting changes
that could improve passenger safety.
Youth involvement
Giving young people an opportunity to
contribute to conversations about the
transport services they use.
05 / THE PEOPLE
Our team
SafeStops Australia is supported by a small
team with a shared interest in improving
public transport safety.
PresidentJayden Rammell
SecretaryRiley Wilson
TreasurerEthan-Lee Jade Surman
2025
A MILESTONE FOR SAFESTOPS
Premier's Coding Challenge Winner
SafeStops Australia was recognised in the
2025 Premier's Coding Challenge. It was an
important milestone for the initiative and
the work behind it.
