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2026-27 School Bus Registration

Payment is only collected once transportation confirms to you by email that there is space on the bus. That email will have a link for payment.

Guardian Information

Student Information

Please select all/any that apply to the registering student.

Requested Bus Route and Stop Location

* must select school attending

Use of Service Requirements

  • The bus driver is in charge and enforces rules on the bus within district standards. Students must be respectful and listen to the driver.
  • Bus students are required to scan their bus pass each time they board and disembark the bus. Bus passes are important to ensure students are accounted for while riding the bus.
  • Drivers may assign students to a specific seat. Students should take their seats quickly and must remain seated while the bus is in motion.
  • Eating, or drinking can be dangerous if the bus must stop suddenly. Therefore, it is not permitted on the bus.
  • Students must stay in bus loading zones while waiting and will load and unload the bus in an orderly manner.
  • Students are not permitted to take pictures or record videos while on the bus. Students are also asked to not use cellular phones or headphones /electronic devices during the loading or unloading process.
  • Keep voices low for safety. Students must not yell or raise their voices. Students must be respectful.
  • Leaving waste or other rubbish on the floor or throwing it from the window is not permitted.
  • Smoking, vaping, graffiti, yelling, using profanity, loud media devices, or distracting the driver is strictly prohibited.
  • Students may not have anything in their possession that may cause injury to anyone else on the bus.
  • Students may open windows with the drivers permission. Refrain from putting heads, arms etc out the window as this is dangerous. Leaning into the aisle, or legs/arms in the aisle is not permitted.
  • Students must remain in the safety zone after getting off the bus. They are to remain there until the bus leaves and disperse when safe to do so.
School Bus Riders Code of Conduct
  • The bus driver is in charge and enforces rules on the bus within district standards. Students must be respectful and listen to the driver.
  • Bus students are required to scan their bus pass each time they board and disembark the bus. Bus passes are important to ensure students are accounted for while riding the bus.
  • Drivers may assign students to a specific seat. Students should take their seats quickly and must remain seated while the bus is in motion.
  • Eating, or drinking can be dangerous if the bus must stop suddenly. Therefore, it is not permitted on the bus.
  • Students must stay in bus loading zones while waiting and will load and unload the bus in an orderly manner.
  • Students are not permitted to take pictures or record videos while on the bus. Students are also asked to not use cellular phones or headphones /electronic devices during the loading or unloading process.
  • Keep voices low for safety. Students must not yell or raise their voices. Students must be respectful.
  • Leaving waste or other rubbish on the floor or throwing it from the window is not permitted.
  • Smoking, vaping, graffiti, yelling, using profanity, loud media devices, or distracting the driver is strictly prohibited.
  • Students may not have anything in their possession that may cause injury to anyone else on the bus.
  • Students may open windows with the drivers permission. Refrain from putting heads, arms etc out the window as this is dangerous. Leaning into the aisle, or legs/arms in the aisle is not permitted.
  • Students must remain in the safety zone after getting off the bus. They are to remain there until the bus leaves and disperse when safe to do so.

Transportation Bus Fee - Waiver Request Form 2026-2027

The Saanich School District provides a 10-month payment plan for the annual Bus Fee to assist families. This option is available to all families at the time of fee payment.

The District is committed to ensuring that no student will be denied an educational program or transportation due to financial hardship. If your family is experiencing financial difficulty, you are encouraged to complete this form, which will be reviewed and approved by the School Principal. Factors for consideration include financial hardship, change of family circumstances, or other related reasons. All fee waiver requests will be treated as confidential.

Waiver Request

Saanich School District 2026/27 Bus Fees

 Fees

 $ 200

 $ 400

 $ 500

 

1 Bus Rider

2 Bus Riders

3 or More Bus Riders

75%

 $ 150

 $ 300

 $ 375

50%

 $ 100

 $ 200

 $ 250

25%

  $ 50

 $ 100

 $ 125

Confidential

Privacy Notice (FOIPPA)

The District collects personal information on this form under the authority of the School Act and section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing hardship supports and administering student transportation fees. Questions may be directed to the District Privacy Officer: Jason Reid, Secretary Treasurer jreid@saanichschools.ca