Student Transportation Options and Registration School Year 2026-27
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Dear Parents and Guardians:
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, the Student Transportation Services Branch (STSB) remains dedicated to ensuring safe and reliable transportation for all students. Please review the following information regarding our transportation options and registration procedures. We encourage you to note the important deadlines listed below.
1. School Bus Service – Quarter 1 Applications Open July 13, 2026
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) offers school bus services to support student access to educational opportunities at participating schools.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students in grades K-5 must reside 1 mile or more from their home school.
Students in grades 6-12 must reside 1.5 miles or more from their home school.
Students must be actively enrolled in a HIDOE public school where bus service is available.
Due to the current bus driver shortage, priority for available service is given to elementary students and those receiving specialized transportation services as outlined in their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Registration
For more information or to register online, please visit https://go.hidoe.us/SchoolBusService.
Paper applications are also available at your student's school. Given limited seating capacity, we strongly encourage early registration once the application window opens. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis by your school.
As a reminder, all school bus applications for both paid and free-qualified student riders must be submitted on a quarterly basis per the schedule provided below:
Quarter 1: July 13, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Quarter 2: September 14, 2026 – October 12, 2026
Quarter 3: December 7, 2026 – January 8, 2027
Quarter 4: February 22, 2027 – March 22, 2027
Payment Options (Effective July 1, 2026):
Electronic Check (eCheck): No transaction fee.
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express): A $2.75 service fee applies per
transaction.
Full document in the PDF file below.
