Transportation
Welcome to the Youngstown City School District Transportation Department. The Youngstown City Schools Transportation Department will provide transportation for eligible resident students. It is important that you are familiar with the transportation policies and guidelines contained in this reference guide. Safe, appropriate, and timely transportation is a team effort. Working together, we can provide a positive experience for your student as we transition into a new school year. Please feel free to contact our staff at 330-744-5905 to assist you with any problems or concerns associated with transportation.
Transportation Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
High School Transportation
Due to the regional and national bus driver shortage, the district will no longer offer high school transportation (except those with transportation as part of their Individualized Education Plan). High schoolers have the option of utilizing the WRTA. Visit https://bit.ly/WRTAHowToDownload to for instructions on how to download and use the free MyStop mobile app for bus route information
New My Ride K-12 Mobile App
The free My Ride K-12 mobile app will replace My Stop for YCSD (this is different than MyStop for WRTA). Scan the QR code to download the app or visit myridek12.tylerapp.com to get started. Families must input their scholar’s StudentID to register, which can be found on FinalForms, and older report cards, or Progress Book. Progress Book also shows busing information.
Walk-Zones for K-8
My Ride K-12 Mobile App
As per Ohio law and YCSD policy, if a bus rider lives within a reasonable distance of their school, they are considered a walker. Bus riders in grades K- 8 will receive transportation if they are in more than a two-mile walk zone, the maximum permitted by state law. Exclusions only apply to those with transportation listed in their IEP.
Progress Book
Families can now view busing information in Progress Book! https://parentaccess.access-k12.org. Your scholar’s bus number and pick-up/drop-off times are in the schedule tab. Transportation information will appear above the scholar’s schedule of classes.
K-3 Scholars
Scholars in grades K-3 must have an adult present to exit the bus. Parents/guardians can sign an authorization to make other arrangements, such as allowing them to walk home with an older sibling. If no adult is present, scholars will be taken to our office and must be picked up from there. Repeated incidents may result in removal from busing and a referral to Children Services.
Delays, Closings, Bus Changes, or Cancellations
If a change in your scholar’s bus route needs relaying, our transportation department will send a text message. This alert goes out to the cell number we have on file. During inclement weather, notices will go out through district-wide robocalls and media outlets.
YCSD Walk Zone Update
As per Ohio law and YCSD policy, if you live within a reasonable distance of your scholar’s school, they are expected to walk to school. The walking distance for K-8 is two miles. Due to this policy, some scholars who received transportation in the 24-25 school year may be required to walk to school.
Updated Contact Information
Any changes in contact information must be updated through FinalForms.
Please reach out to your school’s Parent Engagement Coordinators first to resolve busing questions before contacting the Transportation Department. Thank you for entrusting us with your scholars!
Libro de progreso
¡Las familias ahora pueden ver la información de transporte en el Libro del Progreso! https://parentaccess.access-k12.org. El número de autobús de su alumno y los horarios de recogida / devolución están en la pestaña de horario. La información de transporte aparecerá encima del horario de clases del estudiante.
Becarios K-3
Los estudiantes en los grados K-3 deben tener un adulto presente para salir del autobús. Los padres/tutores pueden firmar una autorización para hacer otros arreglos, como permitirles caminar a casa con un hermano mayor. Si no hay ningún adulto presente, los estudiantes serán llevados a nuestra oficina y deben ser recogidos desde allí. Los incidentes repetidos pueden resultar en la eliminación del autobús y una remisión a Servicios para niños.
Retrasos, cierres, cambios de autobús o cancelaciones
Si un cambio en la ruta del autobús de su estudiante necesita retransmisión, nuestro departamento de transporte le enviará un mensaje de texto. Esta alerta va al número de celular que tenemos en el archivo. Durante las inclemencias del tiempo, los avisos se enviarán a través de llamadas automáticas y medios de comunicación en todo el distrito.
Actualización de la zona de caminata de YCSD
Según la ley de Ohio y la política de YCSD, si vive a una distancia razonable de la escuela de su estudiante, se espera que caminen a la escuela. La distancia a pie para K-8 es de una milla, mientras que la escuela secundaria es de dos millas. Debido a esta política, algunos estudiantes que recibieron transporte en el año escolar 22-23 pueden tener que caminar a la escuela.
Información de contacto actualizada
Cualquier cambio en la información de contacto debe actualizarse a través de FinalForms.
Comuníquese primero con los Coordinadores de Participación de los Padres de su escuela para resolver las preguntas sobre el transporte antes de comunicarse con el Departamento de Transporte. ¡Gracias por confiarnos sus eruditos!
Additional Transportation Information
My Ride K-12
My Ride K-12 has replaced Versatrans My Stop for tracking your bus and has additional communication features. Please use the following videos to learn how to set up My Ride K-12
Documents to Download
Alternative Transportation Request
Complete and submit this form to have your preschool through 6th grade student picked up or dropped off at a daycare facility.
Bus Rules