Transportation

Mr. Jeff Hunter
Busing/Crossing Guard Coordinator
203.346.3511 ext. 4016
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Mr. Edwin Ellington
Assistant
Busing/Crossing Guard Coordinator
203.346.3511 ext. 4018
Email

Bus Transportation Program and Hotline

The Waterbury Public Schools Transportation Department is committed to providing safe and reliable school bus service to all students. It is an honor and a pleasure to transport our most precious cargo.

2025-26 Bus Routes
Frequently Asked Questions (English)
Preguntas Frecuentes (Español)

All inquiries regarding transportation -- i.e., bus stops/routes, missed buses, bus tracker, etc. -- should be made by phone directly to our local bus companies as follows:

Durham School Services: (203) 405-0632 or (203)405-5490

Hours: 5:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

All-Star Transportation: (203) 753-8366

Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All-Star Plymouth: (860)-585-0011

Hours: 5:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

All-Star Thomaston Phone: (860)283-0922

Hours: 6:15-9:00, 10:45-2:00, and 1:30-5:00

Special Education In-Town Busing: All-Star Transportation - 203.753.8366
Special Education Out-of-Town Busing: All-Star Transportation - 203.758.5989

General Information

Additional Goals

Guidelines

Conduct/Safety

Students, parents and guardians are expected to show respect to others at all times. Parents and guardians should remind students that the school bus is a privilege which may be revoked for anyone who does not follow the rules.

Parents/guardians are not allowed to board the bus for any reason.

Bus drivers are prohibited from letting students off at any stop other than their scheduled bus stop unless they have written permission from the school or the Board of Education Transportation Department. Kindergartners and Grade 1 students are required to have an adult or older sibling at the bus stop at all times.

Expected Behavior

Expected Behavior on Buses

Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to bus time
Walk to the bus safely
Board the bus in an orderly fashion and take seat promptly
Share seats with others and remain seated while the bus is in motion
Use appropriate language and respectful speaking voices at all times
Keep hands and feet to one's self
Follow the directions of and be respectful of the bus driver, who is responsible for the safety of all passengers
Do not block the aisles or emergency exit. Do not litter or damage the bus in any way.
For one's own safety, please DO NOT EAT WHILE ON THE BUS. The driver may have to make quick stops to avoid distracted drivers or animals in the road; this may cause you to choke on food.
No weapons or fighting will be allowed on the bus