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.
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 […]
How do we get that student from your house onto that school bus? It starts with the transportation forms. Delivery of appropriate and timely school bus service depends on us receiving all the correct information.
If we do not have all information it will cause delays in providing transportation for a student. It may even be […]
Due to the winter storm and impact on roads and traffic, all student transportation is cancelled today.
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 […]
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for today and tomorrow.
With the arrival of cold weather, we want to ensure the safety and comfort of all students.
Here are some important reminders and tips to help keep your children safe during these chilly mornings:
Bundle Up for the Cold:
Please ensure your child dresses warmly with multiple […]
Ever wonder how a school bus was made? The school bus is the safest mode of trans-portation used today to provide transportation for students to and from school. Unlike other vehicles on the road there are specific features built into the bus as a means to ensure the safety of passengers. This includes the high back […]
October brings beautiful fall colours and School Bus Safety Week.
This year School Bus Safety Week runs October 21-25, 2024
We encourage all schools with buses to bring these timely reminders to their bus students during
School Bus Safety Week and throughout the year.
Please remember:
Be on time at your bus stop (be 5 minutes early)
Wait safely at your […]
First Student has indicated that they feel confident they will have all vehicle issues addressed by Monday. Unfortunately, there are still some routes that must be cancelled today to ensure that all other services are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Routes cancelled for today are highlighted below. Company is calling parents last night and […]
We have been informed by some of our school bus operators about a shortage of drivers as we begin the new school year. Consequently, there may be delays on certain bus routes, varying in severity. If you have an account on the Transportation Portal (https://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.org/), you can subscribe to receive notifications regarding delays on your […]
