Frequently Asked Questions: Bus Transportation

  • How do I register for a bus pass?

  • Who can pays a user fee for bus transportation?

  • Who is entitled to bus transportation free of charge in Newton?

  • Must I register for a bus pass if my child is eligible for free transportation?

  • How much is the bus transportation fee?

  • How do I pay for the bus pass?

  • Must I pay the bus fee in one payment?

  • How can I receive financial assistance if the bus fee causes hardship?

  • When will the bus passes be distributed?

  • Must my child carry the bus pass every day?

  • Will bus passes be checked?

  • How is the distance from school determined for all students?

  • How can I find out the distance from my home to school?

  • What if I do not agree with the measurement?

  • Will the bus routes and schedules stay the same?

  • May a student use a bus route or stop other than the one closest to their home?

  • Is a student ever assigned to more than one bus stop?

  • May a student not eligible for busing ride home with a friend?

  • What is the transportation policy regarding Kindergarten and 1st grade drop off?

  • Are private school students eligible for bus transportation and do they pay a bus fee?

  • What if I leave something on the bus?