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We are in the process of assigning students to empty seats. Please don't call to check on our progress - it slows us down. Instead, check the website to see if your school has been completed, and then the portal for route information:
We appreciate your patience.
Current Bus Status
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2019 at 12:37 PM
All transportation is running. There may be some delays.
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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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Assigned Empty Seats by School
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DO NOT PLACE YOUR CHILD ON THE BUS UNTIL THE “EFFECTIVE BY” DATE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY If your child’s school has been posted then all available seats have been assigned. Please check bus stop finder to see if your child has been approved. If there is no busing information then your
Empty Seat Assignment Process
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Assignment for Empty Seat Applications will start the second week of October. Please continue to check the website to see if your child’s school has been listed. If your child’s school has been posted then all available seats have been assigned. Please check bus stop finder to see if your
New Stop-Arm Cameras on OSTA Buses – Special Privacy Announcement
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The Ottawa Student Transportation and our Operators are pleased to be working with Ottawa Police Services, and the City of Ottawa, to deploy four special buses with stop-arm cameras on our routes. These cameras are designed to help OPS enforce traffic laws by identifying and fining vehicles that ignore buses
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.