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Transportation - Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to register for bus transportation?
If your student is in grade K - 6 and lives over 2 miles from the schools, they will be automatically added to a bus and you do not need to register them
If your student is in grade K - 6 and lives less than 2 miles from the school, you need to complete a Pay-N-Ride Transportation application to be assigned to a bus.
If your student is in grade 7 - 12, regardless of distance, you need to complete a Pay-N-Ride Transportation application to be assigned to a bus
How do I register for bus transportation?
You can either register online by visiting www.mansfieldschools.com/transportation and clicking on the Online Pay-N-Ride Transportation form icon, or you can request a hard copy of the registration form at the main office of any of our schools.
How much does it cost to ride the bus?
The fee schedules are listed below, however, if you register your student for the upcoming school year before July 5, 2019, you qualify for a $20 discount per rider.
Early Registration Fee Schedule
First Student $205.00
Second Student $180.00
Third Student $130.00
Maximum Per Family $515.00
Regular Registration Fee Schedule
First Student $225.00
Second Student $200.00
Third Student $150.00
Maximum Per Family $575.00
Can I pay my transportation fees online?
Yes, we have created an online payment form through Unipay that can be accessed by visiting www.mansfieldschools.com/transportation and clicking on the Pay Online icon. (Please note that there is a $10 - $20 fee charged by UniPay if you pay by credit card.)
I don’t want to pay online, can I pay by check?
Yes, you can pay for your transportation fees by check or money order payable to Mansfield Public Schools, 2 Park Row, Mansfield MA, 02048.
If payment is left in the Town Hall drop box, please mark the envelope Attn: School Department - Transportation.
We do not accept cash.
When will bus routes be available?
Bus routes will be posted on the district website at the end of August before school starts.
What is the deadline for registering for the bus?
You may register for the bus anytime during the year by filling out a PAY-N-RIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION. Please note that there may be a 48 hour delay in getting a bus assignment while we determine seat availability. Be assured, however, that every child that is bus eligible will be assigned a bus.
We are moving to a new address, how do I notify you of this change so my child can still ride the bus
Please complete the TRANSPORTATION CHANGE REQUEST FORM which can be found on the website. There may be a 48 hour delay so please provide as much notice as possible.
Who do I contact if I have questions regarding bus transportation?
You can email transportation@mansfieldschools.com or can call 508-261-7503 with any questions you have.
Is there a one way ride offered?
Students may elect to ride the bus only to or from school, however, they will still have to complete the bus application and pay the regular fees.
If I register for Pay-N-Ride, is my child automatically able to ride the late bus?
MHS/QMS students are eligible to take the Late Bus at no additional charge if they are participating in the Pay-N-Ride program and have paid for the bus. If you do not participate in the Pay-N-Ride program but would like to take the late bus ONLY, please complete the MHS/QMS Late Bus Application found on our website at www.mansfieldschools.com/transportation
Where do I get the bus pass?
Bus passes are issued from the main office at the school your child attends.
Does the bus pass allow my child to ride ANY bus?
No, students are assigned to specific buses based on their address and seat availability. Students should not get on any bus they are not assigned to.
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