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The operation of each local school district's student transportation program is the responsibility of the School Board. Each district must develop a plan for transportation, including deciding which students will be eligible for transportation and what routes are most appropriate.

The city has approximately 5,000 school buses that run on diesel, and is also working to convert buses that are 6 or 7 years old to electric power. The new electric buses will account for roughly 1% of the city's overall fleet.

The board of education has discretion to provide transportation beyond the five days mandated by law provided that the total number of transportation days does not exceed 180 and that the additional days of service are not Federal holidays.

New York City's school bus network is responsible for transporting roughly 150,000 students to school at a budgeted cost of $1.6 billion this year, ing to the Independent Budget Office.

Bus service for all public, charter, and nonpublic schools is limited by New York State law to 180 days of service per school year. The school year also starts and ends with the NYC public school calendar.

GradeDistance to School from ResidenceService Provided3-6Greater than 1 mileYellow bus or free MetroCard7-12Less than ½ mileNo transportation provided7-12Between ½ mile and 1-½ milesHalf-fare MetroCard7-121-½ miles or moreFree MetroCard4 more rows

The board of education has discretion to provide transportation beyond the five days mandated by law provided that the total number of transportation days does not exceed 180 and that the additional days of service are not Federal holidays.