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Hamilton County Schools transports more than 20,000 students to and from school each day. There are 251 daily bus routes covering 23,000 miles each day and 4.0 million miles annually. Our mission is to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school daily.
For any safety or driving concerns regarding First Student buses (
buses numbered 200 and above
), please contact 423-498-5555 or visit
www.firstfeedback.com
Buses are expected to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled time. Please have students at their stops and ready to board the bus 10 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. The bus schedule can not allow more time to wait for tardy students or for students to exit personal vehicles. For more information, please see the rules of conduct in the
Transportation Policy Manual.
Please review the operating procedures for
inclement weather conditions
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Hamilton County Schools transports more than 20,000 students to and from school each day. There are 251 daily bus routes covering 23,000 miles each day and 4.0 million miles annually. Our mission is to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school daily.
For any safety or driving concerns regarding First Student buses (
buses numbered 200 and above
), please contact 423-498-5555 or visit
www.firstfeedback.com
Buses are expected to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled time. Please have students at their stops and ready to board the bus 10 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. The bus schedule can not allow more time to wait for tardy students or for students to exit personal vehicles. For more information, please see the rules of conduct in the
Transportation Policy Manual.
Please review the operating procedures for
inclement weather conditions
Have transportation questions?
Explore our resources to help you navigate bus routes, schedules, and safety information with ease.
Bus Stop Finder
Code of Acceptable Behavior
Bus Stop Request
Transportation Policy Manual
School Bus Safety
School Zones
Transportation Questions?
Call the Transportation Hotline
423-498-5555 or email us at
transportation_admin@hcde.org
Contact Employee
Fill out the form below to send a message to the employee.
3074 Claude Ramsey Pkwy
Chattanooga, TN 37421
423-498-7020
hcscommunications@hcde.org
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