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SpanishNOTICE:A Return to School Transportation Update has been posted on our website. We continue to work with OCDSB, OCSB, OPH, our Operators and the Ministry of Education to develop a transportation plan that meets or exceeds the Ministry's guidelines and creates a safe environment for all students. Click here to find out more
Current Bus Status
Last Updated: Aug 13, 2020 at 12:50 PM
All transportation is running. There may be some delays.
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Parent Portal(Bus Stop Finder)
Read MoreBus Stop information for the 2020-2021 School Year will be available soon.
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School Bus Safety
Read MoreParents/guardians share a role in reinforcing school bus safety. Please take the time to review school bus safety procedures with your child several times throughout the school year.
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Return to School – Transportation Update
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During these unprecedented times, Consortia across the province are working with their Member School Boards, their local Public Health Unit, their Operators and the Ministry of Education to mitigate health risks associated with COVID-19 on transportation vehicles. OSTA’s priority is creating an environment where students can feel safe and limit the transmission of the virus to the extent possible...
Have you moved or changed daycare providers? Let us know asap!
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Your decisions, and school data, affect OSTA’s accuracy when we plan routes. During these complex times, it is critical that parents give us the most accurate information AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, to avoid extended waiting for a transportation change in the fall. We are temporarily asking that you use a Transportation
OSTA’s Practice your Walk to School Event: #GetYourWalkOn
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This summer, from July 6 until July 17, OSTA is encouraging families in the Walk Zone to practice walking their route to school in preparation for the coming school year and learn more about the benefits of active transportation. Take the Challenge and #GetYourWalkOn
End of year transportation updates (Int/Secondary)
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OSTA is working with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) to develop a safe plan for bused students for the 2020/21 school year...
Let your bus driver know how much you care by making them a Thank You Card!
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June 12 is OSTA’s Virtual Driver Appreciation Day! Create a card or send warm wishes and post it to our social media page so your yellow bus, wheelchair bus, van driver or walking school bus (WSB) leader knows you are thinking of them!
School Bus Safety
School Bus Safety Tips – Check out our brochures and videos for Kindergarten students all the way up to Junior elementary students. We encourage parents to review these rules with their children before school starts!
Bus Safety Videos
Kindergarten – School Bus Safety with Buzzy the Bee
Walking School Bus
The Walking School Bus is designed to promote active transportation and healthy living for children in all grades. Led by a paid leader, students walk with a group of their peers along a specific route and schedule.
Hybrid Walking School Bus
The Hybrid Walking School Bus is designed to promote active transportation and healthy living. Led by a combination of paid leader and volunteers from the school community, students walk with a group of their peers along a specific route and schedule. All leaders are trained and vetted by the Ottawa Safety Council to make sure your child has a safe and educational walk to school.