Transportation / FAQ'S

Transportation Department

How is eligible transportation determined?

What do I need to do to arrange transportation?

What do I do if I move?

What do I do if I have a babysitter?

If my child attends a private, parochial or charter school, will he/she receive transportation on days when the Rochester City School District is closed?

What if my day care location is outside the City of Rochester?

Must a school district transport children of divorced parents to different locations on different days of the week?

What transportation is provided for students with special needs?

Can my child be dropped off if I am not at the stop to meet my child?

Are there any restrictions on the length of time a student should ride to/from school?

Can my child be dropped off at another location just this one time?

Is there a bus attendant/monitor on every bus?

What if my child gets on the wrong bus?

Do children have to wear seat belts?

Are car seats required for a child four years old?

Who should I call if the bus does not arrive on time?

Why is my child’s bus late?

Why does my child have an assigned seat?

What if my child leaves an item on the school bus?

Can large items be transported to school?

What about bullying on the bus?

What do I need to know about school bus discipline?

How do I find information on my child's RTS bus route?

How do I get a replacement RTS bus pass when the original is lost?

Are there video cameras on the buses?

How can I reach one of your contractor partners?

585-336-4000

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