School Bus Transportation

Transportation Eligibility: Transportation eligibility is based on a student’s grade level, walking distance between home and school, and existing accommodations based on a medical condition, housing status, or safety assessment.

Transportation Eligibility Chart

Student OMNY Cards are:

• Distributed exclusively by your school. You can’t get a Student OMNY Card from the MTA.
• Good for 4 free rides each day. You can tap a Student OMNY Card whenever you want to take up to 4 free trips every day of the week, any time of the day.
  • This includes a free transfer between the subway and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses, or a free transfer between buses.
• Valid all year long. Your Student OMNY Card doesn’t expire until the next school year.

If you’ve used Student Metrocards in the past, you should know that Student OMNY Cards give you more free rides with fewer limits. Student OMNY cards can be used:

• All day (not just certain hours) 
• Every day of the year (not just school days)
• Every day of the week (even on weekends and over the summer)
• All year long (your OMNY card is valid for the entire school year and the summer)

Your Student OMNY Card is for you—and only you! Don’t share it and risk having your pass confiscated.

Remember to always tap up for your rides. Your tap tells the MTA how many people ride from every station and helps improve service.

Getting help with Student OMNY Cards

If your card is lost or stolen, let your school know right away. They’ll deactivate your old card and get you a replacement.

If your card isn’t working when you tap it, ask a station agent or bus operator for help. If your card still doesn’t work, return it to your school for a replacement.

Introducing the city's new way to track your child's bus rides to and from school.

New York City Public Schools is modernizing our school transportation system, providing greater transparency for caregivers and schools, and improving bus routing efficiency.

To use the NYC School Bus App, you must log in through your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). This app allows you to track your child’s school bus in real time and is available in both mobile and web formats.

To  create your NYC Schools Account, please use the following link to get started: NYC Schools Account.

Important: Before setting up your account, make sure to obtain your Account Access Code and your child’s Student ID Number from your school’s Parent Coordinator.

Already have a NYCSA account? Download the NYC School Bus App

To access the NYC School Bus app using a laptop or desktop computer via the NYC School using a laptop or desktop computer click the following link NYC SCHOOL BUS WEB VERSION