BVCS Bus
Routes (2024/25)
We have two buses and two routes. Route #1 is operated by Bus #1. Route #2 is operated by Bus #3. The routes below are ‘first draft’—you should expect some modifications to be posted in the first few weeks of school.
Route #1 (Telkwa) is fully subscribed. Route #2 still has some available rider space.
Routes last updated: Thurs, Nov 21 @ 9:18 AM
Register for bus service
Bus registration closed on August 21. Late registrations can still be accepted, but we can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to provide a suitable stop or route to serve you.
Bus news and policies
Q&A
I signed up for the bus but I don't see my children's names on the route list.
There could be a few reasons for this:
- we never received your registration
- you live in an area that we cannot practically serve (route lengths would be too long)
- or we somehow missed you (our mistake)
If you believe that you should have been assigned a stop, please contact the office to inquire.
Do I need to re-register for the new year?
Yes. Registrations do not carry over from one year to the next. If you used the bus in 2023/24, you must re-register to be on the bus in 2024/25.
Are we serving other schools?
Yes. We are pleased to have finalized an agreement with St. Joseph’s Catholic School and L’école la Grande-ourse.
Which takes precedence: Field trips or routes?
We have written a Bus Transportation Policy to govern this and other aspects of busing. View it here.
How much will this cost? And what are the terms?
Per-family bus rates will vary by school.
- BVCS families will pay $550 per family per year
- Families from other schools will pay $650 per family per year
Please note:
- family bus fees will not be pro-rated. This is because our costs (to buy a bus, hire drivers, insure, fuel) do not change with your ridership. The bus fee is not a per-ride calculated fee. Think of it more like a membership. It’s there, regardless of how much or little you use it. For example:
- if you join ½ way through the year, you still pay full price.
- if your child only rides occasionally (like once or twice a week, or just one direction), you still pay full price
- if your child has a stop that is close to school, you still pay full price
- family bus fees will not be refunded. For example, if you leave the bus service for any reason we will not refund you in full or in part.
Riding the bus here or there to go to a friend’s house (birthday, babysitting) does not require you to pay for the bus. However, if you’re a regular part of the schedule (even if infrequent), we have to charge. “Once every second week” or “just one way on Tuesdays” is still a regular part of the schedule.