Student Transportation

Contact Information:

Transportation Manager:Eric Fischer
Transportation Coordinator: Savannah Moore
Email:transportation@sd61.bc.ca

Documents:

BC Transit Info
Busing Info–Regular Program
Busing Info–Special Needs
Busing Info–Guidelines
Communication-Special Needs
Inclement Weather Info

OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OUR STUDENTS AT NO COST TO FAMILIES

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2024-25:

Use this link to apply for Special Needs Busing/BC Transit:
LINK

The 2024-25 Special Needs Busing/Regular School Buses & BC Transit On-line Application Process will take place during the following dates:

  • Regular Program Busing and BC Transit – Monday, February 12 (9:00 am) to Thursday, March 14 (5:00 pm)
  • Special Needs Busing or BC Transit* – Friday, March 15 (9:00 am) to Friday, April 26 (5:00 pm)

 

You can still apply for Transportation for the 2023-24 school year via email.  Please provide your home address, student name(s), school, and the type of service requested (regular program busing, special needs busing, BC Transit)See Eligibility Guidelines for New Applicants below.

PLEASE EMAIL ALL INQUIRIES TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:

transportation@sd61.bc.ca

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR NEW APPLICANTS:

REGULAR TRANSPORTATION

  • Students must be attending their English catchment school and;
  • Students must live beyond the School District walk limits:
    • 4 km for elementary school
    • 4.8 km for middle and high schools
  • Students eligible for City of Victoria free BC Transit are not eligible for SD61 BC Transit passes

SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION

  • New applicants must be attending their English catchment school and;
  • Students must be designated with an IEP detailing a permanent physical or cognitive disability that necessitates the need for transportation.

To check your English catchment school:  School Locator 

REGULAR PROGRAM ROUTES/MAPS:

To view regular program routes:  https://bit.ly/sd61-busing

Transportation Calendar

  • Non Instructional Days
  • Early Dismissals for Bussing
  • Statutory Holidays/Winter and Spring breaks


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