Get Canada Individual Plan Student Transportation 2020-2024

Students are eligible for busing if they live within their school boundary and their primary residence is located further than the distances listed below. Distances are measured by the shortest walking route on publicly maintained roads and/or walkways to the nearest access point from the school.

Remain stopped until the arm folds away and all lights stop flashing. It is illegal to fail to stop for a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing. If you don't stop, you can be fined $400 to $2,000 and receive six demerit points for a first offence.

If your child is attending their designated school and your home address is 1.6 km or more from the school, your child may be eligible for school bus transportation.

Note: School bus transportation is free to all residents of Toronto with school age children who qualify for transportation based on the School Board's transportation policy.

Kindergarten – must reside 0.8 km or more from their school. Grades 1-8 – 1.6 km or more from their school. Grades 9-12 – 3.2 km or more from their school.

There is no set age a child can be dropped off without a guardian present. We provide schools with a purple “Met at Stop” tag for all new Kindergarten riders.

If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for TTC tickets from the TDSB. Print and complete the application form. Give a hard copy of your application to your school Principal. The Principal will give your application to the Transportation department who will review it for eligibility.

Note: School bus transportation is free to all residents of Toronto with school age children who qualify for transportation based on the School Board's transportation policy.