As Keller ISD continues the transition of its transportation services to a pay-for-ride system, additional clarification has been provided for some commonly asked questions:
Who is eligible?
What if I paid for a ride or live in area deemed hazardous last year?
Where do I find the information for my bus stop?
Do I need to pay if my child is in the bilingual or pre-k program?
Do I have to register for the pay for ride system?
How much does the ride cost?
What if my child only needs a ONE WAY ride is the cost still the same?
If my child only needs a ride 2 to 3 times a week, can I pay per ride?
Is there a reduced rate if I have more than one child?
How can I find out if I qualify for a reduced rate?
If I do qualify for the reduced rates what is my cost?
If I can't afford to pay, what can I do?
Can my child ride a different bus in the morning and a different one in the afternoon?
What if I want a refund?
Who is eligible?
All regular education students in the district needing transportation are eligible to apply for pay-for-ride busing. Busing will be provided on a first-come, first-serve and space-available basis to all students in the district.
What if I paid for a ride or live in an area deemed hazardous last year?
Previous hazardous area students and students within the 2-mile radius will also be allowed to apply for busing. If there is demand for busing for these areas, these students will also be allowed to apply and pay for busing. This busing will also be provided on a first-come, first-serve and space-available basis.
Where do I find the information for my bus stop?
Log on to transfinderi.com and type in your address and choose your child's school.
Do I need to pay if my child is in the bilingual or pre-k program?
No payment is required for students enrolled in these programs. Students attending bilingual and Pre-K programs at a campus other than their home campus will receive free transportation from their home campus to their bilingual or Pre-K campus. However, you will need to fill out the proper paperwork at the school for your child to be placed on a route. We will not offer transportation from the student's home to their home campus.
Do I have to register for the pay-for-ride system?
Applications and payments for busing must be made prior to riding the bus. All students must have and carry their Authorized Bus Rider Card with them in order to board the bus. Students/Parents may apply and make payments online for busing. In addition to the online process you may apply for busing at the Transportation Facility located at 11300 Alta Vista, Keller, Texas.
How much does the ride cost?
Fee Schedule for 2011-2012 School Year will be as follows:
First Student: $185.00 per semester or 4 monthly payments of $48.00
Each Additional student: $135.00 per semester or 4 monthly payments of $36.00
Payments must be made prior to riding the bus. Credit or Debit Card Payments can be made online at www.busrideonline.com or you can pay by Cash, Check or Credit/Debit in person at the transportation facility located at 11300 Alta Vista, Keller, Texas.
Since we offer a monthly fee to ride, prorated rates will not be available at this time.
What if my child only needs a ONE WAY ride? Is the cost still the same?
Yes, the cost will still be the same.
If my child only needs a ride 2 to 3 times a week, can I pay per ride?
No, fees are at a flat rate. You may want to consider paying monthly.
Is there a reduced rate if I have more than one child?
Yes, the cost is $185 for the first child and $135 for each additional child per semester.
How can I find out if I qualify for a reduced rate?
If you believe that you may qualify for a reduced rate please call the transportation center at 817-744-1300.
If I do qualify for the reduced rates what is my cost?
Reduced rate is $100.00 per semester or 4 monthly payments of $27.00 per month per child.
If I can't afford to pay, what can I do?
Call 817-744-1300 for possible assistance.
Can my child ride a different bus in the morning and a different one in the afternoon?
No, students must ride the bus that they have been assigned to unless you move to another address.
What if I want a refund?
Refunds will only be given to students that withdraw from Keller ISD or if we cannot provide busing for that student due to lack of student participation.
Refunds will not be given to students who are transferred to the District Alternative Education Program. In the event a student is dismissed from bus for behavior, no refunds will be given.