Students who are residents of the cities of Surrey or White Rock and who meet the following criteria, will be considered eligible for regular school bus transportation to and from the school which has been designated by the Superintendent of Schools to serve their residence:
a) Kindergarten to Grade 3
Kindergarten to Grade 3 students who live in a residence that is located more than 4 km (2.5 miles) walking distance from their school, measured by the nearest passable road. Noon hour transportation is not available to kindergarten students. When kindergarten students are assigned to a class outside their attendance area, school-to-school transportation will be provided, both ways.
b) Grade 4 to Grade 12
Grades 4 to 12 students who live in a residence that is located more than 4.8 km (3 miles) walking distance from their school, measured by the nearest passable road.
c) Sale of Bus Passes
Bus passes may be sold to resident students who are not otherwise eligible for transportation, at a price that approximates the cost of public transit that will be established by the Board prior to September 1 each year. The current pricing is $30/month. Siblings of the first child are 1/2 price. Purchased passes are subject to the following conditions:
1) Established routes will not be altered to accommodate purchased pass holders
2) The availability of space on the bus after all "eligible" students have been accommodated
3) Payment is made in advance
4) The fee for a pass is a monthly fee, regardless of use or the number of school days in the month
For the transportation of students with special needs or other considerations, please contact Student Services.
For Information on school bus trips, select Bus Trips above.