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 Guide To Using Charter (Yellow) Bus Service 
Edmonton Catholic Schools shall arrange transportation for students
who are entitled to transportation under the School Act, or who
are designated by the district to attend a specific school or program.
A student entitled to transportation under the School
Act is a student who resides 2.4 kilometers or more from the
school to which the district has directed the student. The district
is deemed to have complied with the School Act when transportation
is provided on a route that is not more than 2.4 kilometers from
the residence of the student.
Transportation includes Edmonton
Transit Service  ,
charter (yellow) bus service, special needs charter (yellow) bus
curb service, noon hour charter (yellow) bus curb service, and transportation
provided by the parent under an agreement with the district.
The bus pass fees for Edmonton Transit passes and Charter (Yellow) Bus passes for the 2008-09 school term will be as follows:
- Elementary $27.00
- Junior & Senior High $37.00
Family Plan*
(families of 3 or more children)
- Elementary $23.00/month
- Junior & Senior $33.00/month
There will be no charge transportation for eligible kindergarten students enrolled in regular kindergarten programs attending their designated school.
New in 2008-09 Transportation
The Edmonton Catholic School District is pleased to announce that Edmonton Transit System will be
upgrading the standard student pass to an unrestricted student pass, beginning September, 2008.
This will allow the holder of an ETS bus pass to utilize Edmonton Transit any time throughout the
week, including weekends.
In collaboration with Edmonton Transit, Edmonton Catholic School District has enhanced the options
available to yellow bus pass users, beginning September, 2008. Students who possess a yellow bus
pass will be allowed six rides per month on Edmonton Transit System throughout the week, including
weekends, up to 8:00 pm. Students will have their yellow pass punched by an ETS operator and
obtain a transfer pass before boarding the bus or LRT.
Edmonton
Transit Fare Information for Students
Further information can also be obtained by talking to your local
Catholic School or calling the District Transportation Office of
Edmonton Catholic Schools at 1-888-441-6010 (Toll Free) or (780)
441-6078. You can also fax us at (780) 426-2317.
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