TOP 10 REASONS TO BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER:

1. Ensure the Safety of Students - Bus drivers make sure students have a safe mode of transportation with adult supervision.

2. Split Shift Days - You can work early mornings and/or afternoons with time to take care of any personal responsibilities in between.

3. Summers Off- You can have your summers free to enjoy as you like.

4. Paid Training- Not only do we provide all the training needed to acquire your CDL, but we pay you during your training as well.

5. Work Independently - Even though you must follow rules and guidelines, you will rarely have coworkers or the supervisor on your bus. Being able to work alone like that can make work more enjoyable and less stressful. It also provides a sense of independence and responsibility.

6. Office With a View - No cubicle in front of a computer under harsh fluorescent lights. You are constantly on the move and surrounded by natural light all day long.

7. Earn Great Benefits - Paid Benefit Days, Paid Holidays, NYS Retirement, and Health Insurance to name a few.

8. Improve Your Job Security- The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects job opportunities for bus drivers to increase 21% through 2030, which is much higher than the average for all occupations.

9. Frequent Social Interaction - School bus drivers are one of the first familiar faces students see in the morning, and their friendly greeting can help start their days off on a positive note.

10. Make An Impact In Your Community - You can make a difference in your neighborhood. You get to interact with families in your area and provide the essential service of making school transportation available to as many students as possible.

My Ride K-12 App

The Traversa Ride 360 Parent App is now My Ride K-12! The My Ride K-12 mobile app and website provides secure access to “real time” student transportation schedules, student ID card scans, and estimated arrival time at the bus stop and notifications. Parents have access to all the above in one convenient location, and there will no longer be a need to change your password each year. Click here for instructions.

Non-Public Students:

Bus requests must be made by April 1 if your child will attend a private, charter or parochial school.

Please submit your request using the Private School Transportation Form. In the interest of student safety, you will also need to complete a Student Medical Registration Form before your child will receive transportation.

School Closings: The decision to close schools during bad weather or emergencies is made by the Superintendent of Schools. Notification is given to local radio and television stations. Please use the links below:

WBEN-AM
WGRZ-TV
WIVB-TV
WKBW-TV
Spectrum News

Half Days: Parents should make appropriate arrangements for early dismissals. When students are released for half days, buses will pick them up from schools following the timetable below:

High School/Middle School: 11 a.m.
Cayuga Heights Elementary: Noon

If no one is home to receive your Cayuga Elementary student(s) and you have not submitted a Superintendent Bus Note for Drop Offs, the bus will return your student(s) back to Cayuga for a parent pickup.