The Transportation Department is responsible for communicating information about student bussing, currently delivered by our partner Standard Bus Contracting Ltd. Access the school district's transportation regulations for more information: Student Transportation Regulation – Revised September 1, 2018.
Questions about the regulations should be directed to Rob Schibli, Director of Facility Services at (250) 638-4405.
Eligibility
School buses will only be provided to students living outside the city boundaries. Those students living within Terrace city boundaries should consult the Terrace Regional Transit System for scheduling information and rates at 250-635-2666 or at Where To Buy - Terrace.
In Kitimat, contact the Kitimat Regional Transit System for scheduling and passes at 250-632-4449. Students within Kitimat ride for free but require a pass obtained at Where to Buy - Kitimat .
2025 - 2026 Online Bus Application
Applications for the 2025 - 2026 school year are now open. To access the online form, click on the following link 2025 - 2026 Bus Application
Please find the current bus schedules for communities in Coast Mountains School District below:
Hazelton 2024-2025 Bus Schedules - Effective January 29, 2025
Kitwanga Elementary 2024-2025 Bus Schedule - Effective January 29, 2025
Kitimat & Kitamaat Village 2024-2025 Bus Schedules - Effective January 29, 2025
Terrace & Thornhill 2024-2025 Bus Schedules Effective March 6, 2025
School Bus Rules & What Can I Carry on the School Bus
For details, access the School Bus Rules & Expectations
Bus Notifications
Our transportation partner, Standard Bus Contracting Ltd. has launched a bus notification system. To receive notifcations when there is a change to your child's bus route please subscribe to the My Bus Stop App. Follow the links below for information and school codes.
Parent-Caregiver Brochure: My Bus Stop - Parent Information
School Codes: My Bus Stop School Codes
Questions About Bussing
Parents and caregivers, should you have questions or concerns regarding bus routes:
1. Contact your child’s School Principal.
2. Contact the Operations Manager of Standard Bus Contracting Ltd. at 250-635-7042 or 1-855-538-5287 (for out of town) – office hours are 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
3. The School District’s Transportation Department at 250-638-4418 during office hours – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday or email transportation@cmsd.bc.ca.