When you put together a list of thankless jobs, school bus driver is usually close to the top.

However Chatham-Kent-Lambton Administrative School Services is looking to change that.

They are asking parents, students, school staff and motorists to recognize the importance of drivers and school bus safety this week.

This is the consortium that transports 17,000 students a day for the Lambton Kent, and St, Clair Catholic district school boards across Chatham-Kent, and Sarnia-Lambton.

There will be a national day of recognition on Wednesday October 24th.