***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 1, 2021***

School bus drivers and operators from across the province are participating in a protest to urge Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce to support independent school bus operators that are being put out of business.

School bus operators will be available to speak about the unfair RFP (Request for Proposal) process that is wiping out small businesses and local jobs.  The operators are asking for a fair process that has been recommended in government-commissioned reports.

DATE:  June 1, 2021

TIME:  12:15 PM school buses will circle the grounds of the Ontario Legislature

PLACE: School buses will travel along the 401 West to Avenue Road and proceed to Queen’s Park. 110 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2