Who is eligible for transportation?
Under the Education Act, a student eligible for transportation lives at least 1 km from their designated school (Grades K-6).
Bus Routes and Stop Locations
Yellow bus routes serving students are called fixed routes. Students on fixed bus routes walk a short distance (usually less than 500 metres) from home to a nearby ETS stop or intersection.
How are bus stops determined?
All bus stop locations are with student safety in mind. Students board and get off buses at designated school bus zones, transit zones, future transit zones, the far side of crosswalks, or the far side of intersections. These locations promote consistent crossing practices that are safe for students. Stops are designed to be equitable while accommodating students in the same geographic area. Transit stops are the preferred locations as they have snow clearing in the winter, and transit stop signs increase visibility which improves student safety.
How long should my child wait at the bus stop?
Parents are advised that if a bus does not arrive within 20 minutes of its scheduled time, they assume the bus is delayed, and to check to bus app. Parents must ensure that their child knows to return home or to a pre-selected location, and it is the responsibility of the parents to make alternate arrangements to get their child to school.
Why can’t my child start taking the bus right away?
The student must be on the route schedule and seating plan before accessing yellow bus transportation. The school and the bus driver must know which students are on the yellow bus; this is a best practice to ensure the safe transportation of all students. Changes in the design of a route will have an impact on all riders. Therefore, requests for adjustments must be authorized through the school office. Parents, please do not make alternate arrangements with the bus drivers. These arrangements will not be honoured. Route changes only occur on Wednesdays and can take up to 2-3 weeks to be processed.