Bus Push x Eng Day 2026!

For the first time ever, the legendary Waterloo Engineering Bus Push was fully integrated into EngDay, turning two of the largest Waterloo Engineering traditions into one MASSIVE celebration. We kicked off the action with a huge send-off right from the CPH courtyard, and took the party on the move and towed the bus along Ring Road!

What is Bus Push?

Bus Push is one of Waterloo Engineering’s most iconic traditions. Since 1977, engineering students have united to physically pull a 40 foot long school bus around Waterloo, putting our hands together to raise funds for local charity. It’s an incredible display of our community spirit and commitment to giving back. This event will be a huge celebration, bringing together Waterloo Engineering students, alumni, faculty, and guests from other schools. Yes, the bus is pulled. It’s safer.

Our Story

From humble beginnings in 1977, building up to nationwide news coverage, Bus Push is one of the Waterloo Engineering Society’s longest standing traditions, where Engineering students band together and tow a school bus around campus to raise money for charity!

Celebrate With Us!

Our next Bus Push date is undetermined. If you are interested in bringing the next Bus Push to life, please email executive@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca.

What are the Bus Push Essentials?

A white shirt: Make sure to wear one so you’re ready to get purpled!
Lots of water: We’ll be moving around campus, so staying hydrated is key! We’ll have water stations around on site too.
Your friends: Tell your friends! Bring them along to join the crowd and make this event unforgettable. The more, the merrier!

How do I get Involved?

You’ll have many opportunities to donate and participate in Bus Push! We are keeping the official donation tiers under wraps for now, but we have some exciting rewards lined up for our supporters.

We also encourage you to get people to donate on your behalf!

Depending on your donation, you might get the chance to:

Join the Pull! Test your strength and help us pull a 20-ton bus around campus!
Hitch a ride on the bus with some special guests…
Curate the vibes by adding your favourite tracks to the Bus Push Mixtape.
Snag exclusive merch!
Immortalize your program as the top donors!

Join Us in Making a Difference

Every donation helps us get closer to our goal and supports the impact we’re working to make together!

If YOU want to pull the bus, the amount you need to donate is LOWER than in previous terms!