REGIONAL ARTS PROGRAM – FAQ
Q. Where are the scheduled bus stops?
A. Busing routes are determined each year based on the needs of the majority. Students are expected to be at their designated group stop 5 minutes before pick up time. Walking distances of 10 minutes or up to 700 meters should be expected. No door to door pickups will be considered in the efforts of minimizing the bus route.
Q. May I take the school bus to an alternative destination after school (for a part-time job or extracurricular activity, etc.)?
A. Yes. You may board any Next Stop bus to get as close to your alternative destination as possible, as long as it’s en route and there is space available.
Q. How will I know my stop location and time?
A. Busing details will be emailed to parents in August.
Q. Is one way service available?
A. Yes. One way service will be considered only after full riders are accommodated and if there is space left. The fee for one way riders will be 70% of the full cost.
Q. What if I have multiple children who require the bus?
A. A discount of $100.00 will be applied to the second application in the same family.
Q. Are there arrangements for late busing after school?
A. Late bus service (including routes & cost) are determined based on ridership; Next Stop will not run a late bus if the minimum number of riders is not achieved. Inquire for further details.
Q. How can I stay updated on bus cancellations in bad weather or emergency circumstances?
Consult the following reliable sources for school and busing cancellations:
AM680 News Radio, City TV Breakfast Television, Follow us on Twitter @NextStopBusing
AND/OR
Request to receive notifications from Next Stop via Remind App and receive cancellation & delay updates right to your cellphone
Q. How do I register for the bus?
A. Online registration forms are available.
Q. Must all fees be paid in full at the time of registration?
A. No. Installment options are offered.
Q. How can I make my payments?
A. We accept payment through Visa, Master Card, Cheque, Cash and E-trans.
Next Stop was founded in 1994 with a key purpose, to provide children with a safe ride to school. Two working mothers joined forces to create a solution to bus their school aged children to and from school. 20 years later, this vibrant growing family business has travelled 1 million plus kilometres moving over 4000 students to and from school and extracurricular activities.