Take a moment to visit the North East Tri-Board Student Transportation website for more information on school bus transportation in the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.
School Bus Transportation
School bus transportation of students of the Northeastern Catholic District School Board is managed by North East Tri-Board Student Transportation. This Tri-Board initiative to bring school bus service to the school districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming is a partnership formed by the following school boards:
- Northeastern Catholic District School Board
- District School Board Ontario North East
- Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario
Media Release: Bus Service Providers Awarded Contracts
North East Tri-Board Student Transportation has secured a new five-year contract to provide busing services to three school boards in the districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming. The contracts were awarded through a two-stage procurement pilot project with the Ministry of Education.
Why a partnership with North East Tri-Board Student Transportation?
At the North East Tri-Board Student Transportation, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system to the school districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming. Tri-Board Student Transportation is continually monitoring and reviewing our transportation system for safety, route efficiencies and adherence to Board policies.
You can access North East Tri-Board Student Transportation by visiting their website at www.netribus.ca or by calling 1-800-381-7280 in the Timmins, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing and Hearst areas, and at 1-800-461-8759 in the Temiskaming Shores and Kirkland Lake areas.
The Tri-Board Student Transportation website features the following:
- Notice of School Bus Cancellations
- School Bus Eligibility using the GeoQuery Information System
- Information on Walking Distances
- Joint Transportation Policy & Procedures
- Inclement Weather Procedures for Cancellation of School Buses
- Safety Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
Is my child eligible for school bus transportation?
If you are wondering if your child is eligibile for school bus transportation, this information can now be found online. North East Tri-Board Student Transportation subscribes to the GeoQuery Information Service for providing school bus transportation information. The GeoQuery website provides school information, will help you determine the school your child should attend, and to see if they are eligible for a bus school.
View the Eligibility page to access the GeoQuery Information Service.