Transportation

Auburn-Washburn is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. Our team is held to high standards. Each of our drivers is required to maintain, at a minimum, the following certifications and training:

  • Commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • Defensive driving training
  • First aid certification
  • Blood-borne pathogen training

In addition, all buses and fleet vehicles are routinely inspected and serviced by a team of certified mechanics to ensure they remain in optimal condition.

Eligibility, Fees & Registration

All students (grades K-12) residing more than 2.0 miles from their assigned school are eligible to receive bus transportation at no cost. Any elementary student (grades K-5) who resides within 2.0 miles of their school may opt-in to receive bus service for an annual family fee of $250. Any secondary student (grades 6-12) who resides less than 2.0 miles from their school may opt-in to receive after-school only bus service for an annual family fee of $125. Families with both a secondary student and an elementary student will pay one family fee of $250. All families living within 2.0 miles of their assigned school are asked to complete a transportation form each year.

Transportation is provided at no cost for:

  • Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program.
  • Students whose current Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes transportation as a related service.
  • Students attending a licensed daycare within the district that serves multiple students from the same elementary school.

My Ride K-12

Our buses are equipped with GPS technology that provides My Ride K-12 (Formerly Ride 360) with real-time updates on bus arrival times. This platform allows parents and students access to personalized information about bus stop locations, routes, and pick-up/drop-off times.

Setup and management is simple. Routing information is securely linked to each student's ID number, ensuring that only authorized users can access their data. Families have the option to share access if needed. The following resources will help you get started:

To ensure the best experience on the mobile app, please make sure you are using the most up-to-date version.

New/Replacement Bus Cards

Complete the New or Replacement Student Bus Cards form to order a new or replacement bus card. After the first new or replacement card requested, a fee may apply.

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