Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Pick up and drop off times will not vary to any great extent on a normal basis. Circumstances beyond our control could make the bus late occasionally. Vehicle “break downs”, detours, emergencies, or weather related problems are a few reasons that could make the bus late. We will always make sure a bus will be at your stop. If the wait is longer than fifteen minutes please contact the transportation office at (207) 874-8240.

Under certain circumstances, ineligible students may be allowed to ride the school bus. Medical necessity, safety, special hardship, etc. are just a few reasons. You may request an exception for your student by calling your student's school.

Transportation across district lines is not permitted under normal circumstances. Route timing, distances, and bus capacities make it impossible to accommodate this type of request.

No. A student who is ineligible for “to and from” school transportation is not eligible to ride to a daycare in an eligible area.

All home locations within the city use the city tax maps to calculate distances. They are very accurate. If you feel your child is eligible contact Transportation Services and they measure the distance.

No. In an effort to maintain awareness of where all students are they must be picked up and dropped off at their scheduled stop. Non-eligible students cannot ride the bus home with a friend if they do not have a bus schedule. 

Drivers inspect the interior of the bus after each route. Articles may be claimed directly from the driver or you may contact the transportation office at (207) 874-8240. Unclaimed articles will be kept at the transportation office for 2 weeks before being disposed of. 

Please call the transportation office at (207) 874-8240 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.

Yes, transportation is typically provided if a student needs access to an alternative program within the district.

Yes, transportation is provided from both Deering H.S. and Portland H.S.

Yes, by law it is required on a semi-annual basis that all students be instructed in the proper way to evacuate a school bus in an emergency situation. Drills are performed for all students in the district in early fall and late spring of each school year. Drivers are trained in the proper use of emergency exits and procedures.