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Eligible
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| TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY |
Who determines eligibility?
Eligibility is determined by the Office of Pupil Transportation.
How are the residence/school distances determined?
Residence/school distances are determined by the Office of Pupil Transportation using the shortest walking route. NOTE: Driving distances are not used to calculate eligibility.
When can a K-2 student receive yellow bus service?
If a K-2 student lives a half mile or more from school, the school is in the same district as the student's residence, the school has yellow bus service and the parent or guardian requests yellow bus service, the K-2 student shall receive yellow bus service.
Students eligible for half fare transportation may be issued a Half Fare MetroCard on request.
What is a Half Fare MetroCard?
A Half Fare MetroCard allows an eligible student to travel to and from school and school-related activities on buses only.
How much does a student pay?
The student contributes half of the cost of the fare.
How do I request a Half Fare MetroCard for my child?
You may request a Half Fare MetroCard from your child's school.
Students eligible for full fare transportation may be issued a Full Fare MetroCard on request or apply for yellow bus service.
Students eligible for full fare transportation may be issued a Full Fare MetroCard on request.
What is a Full Fare MetroCard?
A Full Fare MetroCard allows an eligible student to travel to and from school and school-related activities by bus and subway.
How much does a student pay?
There is no charge to the student.
How do I request a Full Fare MetroCard for my child?
You may request a Full Fare MetroCard from your child's school.
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Students eligible for full fare transportation may apply for yellow bus service. Yellow bus service is bus service provided from designated stops at designated times to and from schools receiving such service. In order to apply for yellow bus service, the following criteria must be met:
- The student's school must have yellow bus service.
- The student's grade level must be K – 6.
- The student's residence must be in the same district as the school (if attending a public school) or the same borough (if attending a charter or non-public school).
If the above criteria are met and the student applies for and is assigned yellow bus service, the student will be assigned to the stop closest to the student's residence, unless another stop is selected.
How do I apply for yellow bus service for my child?
You may apply for yellow bus service for your child through your child's school.
How do I determine whether my child's school has yellow bus service?
You may determine whether or not your child's school has yellow bus service by contacting the school. As an alternative, you may contact the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) directly by dialing 311. If contacting OPT to determine if a school has yellow bus service, please have the name and address of the school ready.
What if my child's school does not have yellow bus service?
If your child's school does not have yellow bus service, your child's school may request that such service be instituted. Note that only schools may request yellow bus service for its students.
Why are transportation policies for charter and non-public schools different than those for public schools?
Transportation policies for non-public schools differ from those for public schools because non-public schools are not part of the Department of Education's geographical district structure. By law, transportation policies for charter school must be identical to those for non-public schools.
What if my child is assigned to a stop I find unsuitable?
If you find the stop to which your child is assigned is unsuitable, you select a different stop from those available to the school and request that it be assigned to your child. Please contact your child's school for assistance.
What if I find none of the stops available to my child's school are suitable?
If you find none of the stops available to your child's school are suitable, your child's school may request that a new stop be created. Only schools may request the creation of new stops. New stops will be granted only if they can be created using existing guidelines.
How do I request that an exception to the Department of Education's transportation policies be made?
Exceptions to the Department's transportation policies must be applied for in writing. If an exception is granted, it will be documented by issuance of a formal variance. To read more about the types of variances for which you can apply and to download the required forms, please click here to visit the Variances to Student Eligibility Requirements page.
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