We transport over 25,000 students twice a day throughout Seattle. Our goal is to operate safe, dependable and cost effective transportation services for our students. We want the student's ride to be part of a positive educational experience. However, in spite of our best efforts, we know that occasionally buses will be late due to traffic, vehicle breakdowns, substitute drivers and student management issues. We are committed to make every effort to reduce these problems.

First Student Inc and its subcontractor Curtis Transportation and Laidlaw will be providing transportation services for our students this year. If you have any questions or concerns during the school year, please feel free to call us at 252-0900. We may also be contacted by E-Mailing transdept@seattleschools.org. Our hours are 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Beginning in September 2007, most Rainier Beach, Roosevelt and Chief Sealth high school students who are eligible for transportation will ride Metro buses instead of yellow school buses. Students are eligible if they live more than 2.5 miles from school.

Beginning in September 2008, most Cleveland, Garfield, Ingraham, and West Seattle high school students who are eligible for transportation will ride Metro buses instead of yellow school buses. Most high school students are eligible if they live more than 2.5 miles from school.

Click here for more information about improved transportation service to schools in the Southeast Education Initiative.

Rainier Beach High School
Cleveland High School
Aki Kurose Middle School

Click on the links below for more information about Ballard and Franklin Metro transportation for 2006-2007.
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