Important Note:  This form does not register a child for school. Please contact OCDSB or OCSB to register your child. There are no empty seats available at this time.

• Any student who opted out of transportation last school year, 2020-2021, has been reinstated. A new opt out form must be submitted for the 2021-2022 year.

• OSTA understands that some parents may prefer making their own transportation arrangements rather than using OSTA’s services during Full or Partial Return to School.

•  Opting Out of Transportation is only temporary.  Parents/Guardians of eligible students may request transportation be re-instituted by completing a Transportation Issues form at any time.

•  A new form must be completed for each eligible student

 *** Note: Students in the walk zone or attending virtual school do not need to Opt-Out of transportation, only students assigned to a bus should Opt-Out.

• I will comply with Policy & Procedures set forth by OSTA.

• I acknowledge that my child cannot ride the school bus until they are assigned to the bus as an authorized rider.

• I acknowledge my child must be enrolled at the school I have selected in this application form.

• I understand this application will not be processed if my home or childcare address is not eligible and there will be no notification if this is the case.

• I understand the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (“OSTA”) acts on behalf of my school board and contracts transportation service providers to arrange transportation to and from school for eligible students. The personal information I provide on this form will be shared with the relevant staff of OSTA, school board and transportation provider for the purpose of providing appropriate and safe transportation. The information collected is treated as described in OSTA’s privacy policy and in accordance with applicable laws.