Transportation FAQs

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My child is assigned to a bus, but I plan to drive her to school every day. Should I tell anyone?
Please visit our Support Portal and fill out a Transportation Opt-Out Form. If you need the bus at a later date and you are eligible for transportation, you...
Fri, 15 Oct, 2021 at 8:18 AM
Who should I speak to about problems that occurred on my child's bus?
Always tell the principal first. If the principal cannot solve the problem, contact the Transportation Department at our Support Portal, by calling 617-635-...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Are there consequences if a student misbehaves on the bus?
The BPS considers the school bus to be “an extension of the classroom.” That means we have the same standards of behavior on the school bus, on the MBTA, at...
Fri, 19 Jul, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Do all school buses have monitors?
Most buses do not have monitors. Certain students may have a Special Education monitor as required by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Prin...
Sun, 29 Aug, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Do school buses have seat belts?
No, school buses do not require seat belts, although many of our smaller buses are equipped with child safety restraint systems that are designed as a safet...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 11:58 AM
I’m worried about my student taking the T to school instead of the school bus. Is it safe?
We work closely with community agencies, the City Office of Neighborhood Services, the MBTA, and other stakeholders to keep our students safe. For example, ...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 11:55 AM
The bus drives right past my house. Why can't it stop at my house?
Bus stops are assigned at corners in order to create efficient routes and to accommodate other students who may move into the neighborhood and other student...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 12:01 PM
My child has door to door transportation, can they be assigned a Tpass as well?
No. Unfortunately students who have door to door transportation cannot be assigned a Tpass at the same time. If you would like to cancel Door to Door servic...
Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 at 11:46 AM