School Bus Transportation

School bus transportation for students of District School Board Ontario North East is managed by North East Tri-Board Student Transportation (NETBST).  This tri-board initiative, bringing school bus service to the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming, is a partnership formed by the following school boards:

• District School Board Ontario North East

• Northeastern Catholic District School Board
  

• Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario
  

School Bus Eligibility

To determine if your child is eligible for school bus transportation, search for your address on our Transportation Eligibility Page.  All requests for school bus transportation are to be made through the administration office, at your child's school.

School Bus Rider Usage Policy

NETBST has initiated its School Bus Rider Usage Policy, effective February, 2016.  Please take a moment to review the new policy with your children.

School Bus Rider Usage Policy

Special Request Form

If the administration office has advised you that a special request form is required, please access it here:

Special Request Form

Inclement Weather Policy & Procedures

During the winter months, inclement weather may force the cancellation of school busses.  Take a moment to familiarize yourself with our cancellation process.

Inclement Weather Policy and Procedures

Cancellation & Delays

Click to access Cancellations and Delays on GeoQuery.

 

Email Subscriptions

You can subscribe to email updates for your children's bus routes, and be updated immediately of any delays or cancellations.  

RSS Feed

You can also subscribe to the RSS Feed for immediate updates of any delays or cancellations.

School Bus Safety Videos

The province has released school bus safety videos for all riders that are elementary school age.  

English Videos

First Time Riders: https://vimeo.com/229625011

JK to Grade 3: https://vimeo.com/229631702

Grade 4 to 8: https://vimeo.com/230603498

French Videos

First Time Riders: https://vimeo.com/229627547 

JK to Grade 3: https://vimeo.com/230615911

Grade 4 to 8: https://vimeo.com/230609408 

Why Partner with NETBST?

North East Tri-Board Student Transportation (NETBST) is committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system to the school districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming.  We are currently monitoring and reviewing our transportation system for safety, route efficiencies, and adherence to Board Policies. 

Quick Links:

• School Bus Delay and Cancellation Notices
  

• School Bus Eligibility

• Walking Distances

• Joint Transportation Policies and Procedures

I Stop, You Stop!  Let's keep our children safe!