Changing a bus route
A school bus route may be moved or shortened if the location of students who are eligible to use the bus changes. It may also be stopped if not enough students are using the bus.
Transport service providers decide where the bus will stop along the way.
A school term's notice is normally given to your school before these changes are made.
If a student can no longer use the school bus because a route is changed, they may be able to get other transport assistance.
Extending a bus route
Schools are responsible for providing us with up-to-date data about students who use our bus services to get to school.
We may extend a bus route if it will serve more eligible students. This is subject to certain criteria, so schools should first contact their local Transport Delivery Advisor (TDA) to discuss a request to change bus routes.
School bus route design information
Our fact sheet explains how school bus routes are designed and extended. It also has information about timetables and bus stops.
Designing school bus routesContact your school’s bus operator for specific timetable and bus stop information.
This document explains how to find your TDA.
Finding contact information for your Transport Delivery AdvisorSearch the database for your local TDA.
