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Student Transportation Verification

It’s that time of year again.  The Student Transportation Unit has sent verification lists to schools to confirm services for the next school year.  If your transportation needs change for next year (you move, using a caregiver, enrolled in a new program, decide not to use the service, want to use transportation etc.), please let […]

E-Scooters – Not so Fast!

Did you know that it is illegal to ride an e-scooter in Ontario if you are under the age of 16.  When considering how to get to and from school please know that e-scooters are not allowed on city of Toronto streets https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/transportation-projects/micromobility/electric-bicycles-e-bikes-e-scooters/ .

 

Data from sick kids https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/healthaz/prevention/e-bicycles-e-scooters-and-other-electronic-recreational-devices-safety/?hub=injuryprev&hubSite=https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/#/  shows students are at significant risk of […]

School Bus Loading Zones – What you need to know

The “SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE” is delineated by white regulatory signs that set the limits of the bus zone area that a school-bus stops within.  The driver of a school-bus must stop the bus close to the right-hand curb or roadway edge between the signage arrows.  The driver is required to stop the bus on […]

Winter is Coming!!

Winter has arrived and with it inclement weather that may force the closure of schools and/or the cancellation of bus service.   Staff in Transportation Services are on alert when snow storms are forecasted.  Early in the morning Consortium transportation staff review if roads are passable, and the current and predicted temperatures & weather conditions across […]

All Buses Running – September 8th

As of September 8th, 2025 all school buses will be running.  Companies  continue to report a driver in every seat so we are good for full resumption of service on Monday.  We strongly suggest you check your transportation information on the transportation portal prior to Monday to confirm transportation arrangements.  Please note that the first […]

First Day of School

I don’t remember my first day of school but I can only imagine the excitement and the trepidation that I must have felt.  Standing there waiting for the school bus to show and then boarding that huge yellow vehicle filled with people I didn’t know and leaving my parents behind.  Thank goodness for my big […]

Transportation Portal Has Moved

The student transportation portal has moved and is now located at https://tstg.mybusplanner.ca .  Please update your bookmarks if the site was saved to your computer.  You can always connect to the portal through the www.torontoschoolbus.org site by clicking on the ‘parent’ link in the top right hand corner of the web page.

The portal is now open.  We […]

Transportation Portal – Offline

The Transportation portal will be off line on Wednesday July 16th between 9:30 Am & 3:00 Pm.  After 3:00 Pm in order to access the transportation portal you will need to use the new link located here: https://tstg.mybusplanner.ca

Please update your bookmarks if you have this page saved.  You can always access the Transportation Portal via the […]

Heat Alert

As a result of the extreme heat, our heat protocol is in place.  As part of that protocol, students will be allowed and encouraged to have bottles of water with them on the bus to keep hydrated while in transit.  As always, those students with significant travel times and medical conditions should  consider whether transportation […]

Staggered Start Date for Student Transportation

This new school year will continue to have a phased-in approach for transported students here in Toronto. Students with special needs, students at relocated schools,  and students from select other specialty schools will have access to transportation service beginning on Tuesday September 2nd. Pending driver availability, remaining students will begin service on Monday, September 8th.