Transportation

Transportation

  • If a bus is late or did not arrive, please call the bus yard (401) 943-7536.

    For information about bus passes or routes, please submit your
    -or-
    Contact our Transportation Department directly by:
    phone: (401) 456-9269
    text message: (401) 420-7960
    email: transportation@ppsd.org

    Bus passes will only be given according to Providence School Board policy. The following is the mileage requirements for student transportation:

     

    • Elementary School: 1 mile and above
    • Middle School: 1 ½ miles and above
    • High School: 1 mile and above

     

    Exceptions to this policy will only be for students with special needs. For medical issues, a student’s physician must submit a written document stating the reason why the student must be provided transportation. Please note that the document must be sent directly to the attention of: Kendra St. Hilaire, Director of Nursing Services, 182 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905. For all students who have a special education case manager, the request for transportation must come from that manager or a Special Education supervisor. For additional information, contact Special Education at (401) 456-9330.

     

    RIPTA

    High school students that live 1 mile or further from their high school are eligible for a RIPTA bus pass.  

    . Ride your local RIPTA route Inbound to Kennedy Plaza and then transfer to the route that goes to your school. Use the Trip Planner on RIPTA.com to plan your trip from home to Kennedy Plaza or call RIPTA Customer Service at 401-784-9500 x2012 for assistance.

    RIPTA created flyers and instructional videos to help students navigate their bus service. .  

    Download  to track your trip in real-time!