Student Bus Services
The ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
for the upcoming school year will be opening
April 15.
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION
for September seating of Eligible students is JULY 15.
Eligible students MUST have the application completed by end of day JULY 15 so we can organize and place students before September start.
Please refer to Student Busing Guidelines for Families before completing the PDF form.
Families are responsible for providing transportation for their child to and from school until a seat may be awarded.
To register for the current school year (or AFTER July 15):
Please complete the ‘Student Bus Transportation - Registration Form’ (PDF under Resources).
LATE applications received after July 15 will be processed after Labour Day.
If you are experiencing problems with the online form: Please contact Transportation Services at 604-572-0523 as soon as possible, so your student does not miss the deadline, or complete the ‘Student Bus Transportation - Registration Form’ (PDF) found under Resources.
STUDENTS MUST RE-APPLY FOR BUSING
BEFORE EACH SCHOOL YEAR STARTS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE UPCOMING NEW SCHOOL YEAR
OPENS APRIL 15 AND CLOSES JULY 15.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WHEN THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED WILL BE PROCESSED
AFTER LABOUR DAY AND MAY TAKE UP TO 10 SCHOOL DAYS.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
WILL BE PROCESSED WITHIN 10 SCHOOL DAYS.
STUDENTS CANNOT BEGIN TO TAKE THE BUS UNTIL THE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN PROCESSED AND A SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ISSUED.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please email: FACL-Transportation-Mail@surreyschools.ca
It's important to note that during peak periods, which includes but is not limited to the start of registration in late Spring and the start of the school year in September, the volume of requests is high. Staff will do their best to acknowledge having received your email within 48 hours. Please note that it could take up to 10 working days.
Eligible riders must live more than 4 km from their catchment school for students in grades K-3 and more than 4.8 km from their catchment school for students in grades 4-12.
School Staff
For further information and documents for Special Needs busing, please contact student support or email Jean Gahan in Transportation at gahan_j@surreyschools.ca
For Information on school bus field trips click HERE. (You must be signed in as an Employee to access the link.)
Student Busing Guidelines
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 walking distance from their catchment school may apply for free bus transportation.
b) Grade 4 to Grade 12
Grades 4 to 12 students who live in a residence that is located more than 4.8 km walking distance from their catchment school may apply for free bus transportation.
Current Schools with Bus Service:
- Douglas Elementary
- Earl Marriott Secondary
- Grandview Secondary
- Salish Secondary
- North Surrey Secondary
- Fraser Heights Secondary
For transportation of students with special needs, please contact your school Principal.
General busing inquiries can be directed to 604-572-0500 or via email at:
FACL-Transportation-Mail@surreyschools.ca
Online Registration
We advise filling out the online registration form as it is the quickest way to get your student on the registration list.
All riders must apply for the upcoming school year between April 15 and July 15 for September start.
All applications will receive an email response outlining their eligibility and category for ridership.
If you do not receive a response within 10 school days contact Transportation Services.
(EXCEPTION: Applications submitted from July 16 to Labour Day will receive a reply within 10 school days AFTER LABOUR DAY.)
Students must register for busing prior to each school year.
Go to your school office
to REQUEST a REPLACEMENT BUS PASS
due to Loss, Damage or Demagnetization.
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