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Transportation

Transportation

The East Providence School Department provides school bus transportation to eligible students. Through our transportation partners, we strive to provide safe, responsible, and effective transportation for our students.

Eligible Riding Distances

  • Early Learning Center at Meadowcrest Special Needs: Students receive door-to-door transportation
  • Grades K-5: Students must live over 1.0 mile.
  • Grades 6-8 (Martin Middle School): Students must live over 1.0 mile.
  • Grades 6-8 (Riverside Middle School): Students must live over 1.5 mile.
  • Grades 9-12 (East Providence High School): Students must live over 2.0 miles.

Appeals: Parents may appeal a denial of bus transportation. Please note the following requirements. See the files below for more information.

  • Transportation will be taken every day from the same bus stop; no changes will be granted. An Appeal will grant transport upon available capacity.
  • Bus stops are developed based on the number of students and mileage restriction set forth by the East Providence School Committee.
  • Appeal forms, along with proof of residency, must be filed with the East Providence School Deopartment Transportation Department anually.
  • All students are expected to follow the Bus Code of Discipline, at all times, or their appeal will be revoked.
  • Parents are responsible for transportation up until appeal is granted.
  • Parents/Guardians are responsible for children’s safety to and from the bus.
  • Students in grades K-2 must be picked up and dropped off by an authorized adult.

Bus Discipline Procedures: The East Providence School Departments sets clear expectations and procedures related to transportantion for students and parents. See the files below for more information.  

School Transportation Mobile App: The East Providence School Departmet now offers Tyler’s My Ride K-12 mobile app, The My Ride K-12 App lets parents track a student's school bus location, pickup times, and route schedules in real time. It can be used on a mobile device or via a web browser at My Ride K-12 Web. See the files below for more information.