Registration for First Rider (formerly School Bus and Safety Pedestrian Day) is now open! All children entering the school system and/or taking the bus for the first time, or new residents to the City should plan to attend. The day’s activities are suitable for all elementary

First Rider Day Is Fast Approaching!. Is your child starting school this fall and will be taking the bus or walking for the first time? Join us for OSTA’s First Rider Day on Sunday, August 24. It’s a great way to help them prepare for their first journey to school. Click here for

Please be advised that our office will be closed from Friday, August 1 to Tuesday, August 5. We will reopen on Wednesday, August 6 at 8:00 am.

Will your child(ren) take the bus or walk to school for the first time this fall? Learn #schoolbussafety and #pedestriansafety at OSTA’s First Rider Day on Sunday, August 24. Please click the link to register.

Reminder - Register for First Rider! 🏫🚍. ➡️ Sunday, August 24 at multiple school locations across Ottawa. Activities are geared towards elementary students taking the bus for the first time and new residents. Everyone is welcome. To register:

Looking for a satisfying part-time job that fits your work-life balance? Take the wheel and drive yellow. Yellow school bus drivers are impactful workers highly valued by our communities for getting children safely to school. Visit for more information.

OSTA’s Parent Web Portal is now closed and will reopen in mid-August. Please continue to check OSTA’s website and social media pages throughout the summer for important announcements, deadlines and other vital information. Enjoy your summer!!

Reminder: Our office is closed today and tomorrow. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 2.

Please note our office will be closed Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 2.

Please be advised that our office is currently without power, which may affect our phone lines. For non urgent matters, email admin@ottawaschoolbus.ca. We hope to have this matter addressed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The 2025 summer school transportation schedule is now available on our website. This year's school locations are All Saints, Broadview, Farley Mowat, Jack Donohue, St. Pius and Summerside. Visit:

The Parent Portal will close at the end of June and reopen mid-August. If you’ve subscribed to OSTA’s progressive web app, your information will be automatically removed. You can add the new busing information once you receive it when the Parent Portal reopens in mid-August.

Register for First Rider! 🏫🚍. ➡️ Sunday, August 24 at multiple school locations across Ottawa. Activities are geared towards elementary students taking the bus for the first time and new residents. Everyone is welcome. To register:

❗Reminder ❗. The June 1 deadline for Opt Out of Transportation and new Variable Transportation (joint custody) applications is fast approaching. Visit the Forms section of our website to learn more and to submit electronically:

Please be advised that our office will be closed on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 20. Have a great, safe long weekend!

Wondering how your trip to school may change once @OC_Transpo launches their new bus network on Sunday, April 27?. To learn more about the changes to bus service and plan your new trip, visit:

OSTA's Joint Custody forms for the 2025-2026 school year are now available on our website. The deadline for NEW applications is June 1 to ensure transportation can begin on the first day of school in September. For details:

Did you know that if your eligible child doesn't require school bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year, you can opt out? Please fill out an online form by June 1 to let OSTA know that a seat is not needed. This will help optimize services and minimize disruptions.

Please note we will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22. Happy Easter!