Through the City of Charlottesville’s Pupil Transportation Department, our community provides school bus service for students who live in the City and are outside their school’s walk zone. If your child is eligible and you requested bus service, the school will be in touch with bus information before the first day of school.
We offer separate runs for elementary students , students in grades 5-8, and high schoolers. We also provide separate services for identified students with special needs. Finally, to encourage our students to participate in extra-curricular activities, at all our schools we provide an after-school “activities” bus that returns students home after clubs or sports practices. (CHS offers an activities bus at two different times).
Behavior and Guidelines
Students are expected to behave well on the bus, following school rules as outlined in the “Family Guide to School Bus Safety” in the Student Rights and Responsibilities guide. Students who present disciplinary challenges on the buses shall be reported to the principal and may have their riding privileges suspended.
Young Bus Riders
Parents/guardians (or their designee) are required to escort 1st grade and younger students to and from the bus.
Not Using the Bus?
If your student no longer needs their bus seat, please tell your school as soon as possible. If a student does not ride the bus for 10 consecutive school days, the seat may be reassigned.
Private Rentals
We no longer offer bus service for weddings and other public events. Charter service will only be available to our long-time regular business partners.
School Bus Service Is Operated by the City
The City of Charlottesville Pupil Transportation Department operates school bus service in Charlottesville. The City works in close contact with the schools’ chief operations officer.
Questions?
Call your school. For specific questions regarding bus stop change requests, call 970-3532
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