Student Transportation Services of York Region

Parent Responsibilities

August 10, 2023 9:07AM

  • Parents and/or students are reminded to refer to the online COVID 19 transportation resource to properly prepare your child for the school bus.  To access this information, please click the “COVID-19” link here . Parents and/or students are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates;
  • Parents should review the STS Late Bus Report each morning and understand the need to make alternative arrangements for their child/children if the school bus is late or cancelled;
  • Parents and/or students should arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the regularly scheduled pick-up and drop-off times.  During the first week of school it is recommended parents and/or students arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the regularly scheduled pick-up and drop-off times;
  • Parents should ensure their child/children's safety and conduct while walking to, from and waiting at a designated bus stop;
  • Parents should make alternate arrangements for their children if they are unable to meet them at a bus stop. To help ensure student safety, Student Transportation Services recommends students in grades JK - 1 are met at their bus stop by a parent/guardian, and age appropriate arrangements made for all other grades;
  • Parents should know their child/children’s route number;
  • Parents should know their child/children’s bus stop location;
  • Parents should know the school and bus company phone number in the event of an emergency;
  • Parents are reminded to refer to the Late Bus Report on the Student Transportation Services website at www.schoolbuscity.com prior to leaving for the bus stop in the mornings and afternoons.

Last modified: Aug 10, 2023 09:07AM