Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region Information

Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region plans, implements, communicates and monitors the transportation of about 30, 000 regular and special needs students daily. The service provided using six area school bus operators, six taxi companies, and Grand River Transit. The use of computer software to optimize school bus routing is being used across the Boards to supplement previous efficiencies achieved by staggering school bell times, multiple run bus routes, optimal loading, and shared bus routes. Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region also co-ordinates the Standing Safety and Bus Patrol programs, and participates in events which highlight student transportation and safety, such as School Bus Safety Week, First Rider program and School Bus Driver Professional Development day.