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Students are eligible for different transportation services based on their distance from school and grade. This page explains our system, and when exceptions apply.
- Transportation Overview
Stop-to-School Bus Service. School bus transportation refers...
- Transportation Guide
Student OMNY Cards and Stop-to-School Busing: Depends on...
- Transportation Overview
Stop-to-School Bus Service. School bus transportation refers to picking up and dropping off one or more students at designated bus stops. To use this service, your school must participate in the bus program and your child must be eligible. Contact your school for more information on school bus service. Curb-to-School or Specialized Bus Service
Schools can choose to combine yellow bus service and certificates on a trip. For example, a school may use yellow bus service to travel to their destination if they are leaving after 9:30 AM and use certificates of transportation for return travel by subway if they will return later than 1:30 PM.
Bus service for all public, charter, and nonpublic schools is limited by New York State law to 180 days of service per school year. The school year also starts and ends with the NYC public school calendar.
Considerable information on pupil eligibility can be found on OPT's website. In addition, Chancellor's Regulation A-801, explains the specific criteria used to determine eligibility. OPT strives to provide safe and reliable transportation to and from school for all eligible New York City children.
Student OMNY Cards and Stop-to-School Busing: Depends on grade and distance requirements; busing is available based on additional criteria, including length of route and district lines. Additionally, it is provided to students who are recommended for stop-to-school busing on their 504 Plan.
Students can get transportation to and from school by yellow bus or by using their OMNY card on MTA subways and buses. Eligibility for student transportation is based on several factors, including student's grade, walking distance from the school, and academic program.
