The Durango School District 9-R Transportation currently operates 23 bus routes, 3 of which are Special Education routes. Most of our routes serve rural areas and outlying subdivisions. We bring 1450 students to and from school on a daily basis, covering approximately 2300 miles.
Our fleet of vehicles consists of 1 electric bus, 37 large buses, 7 mini buses, 12 trucks and maintenance vehicles, plus 3 SUVs. 3 of our large buses are reserved for out of town trips and 9 are spares that are used when route buses are being repaired or serviced. During an average school year 9-R buses log approximately 400,000 route miles and 135,000 activity miles. In addition to the CDE mandated annual inspection, each of our buses undergoes a monthly maintenance service.
Our drivers complete training in August before school starts and approximately 26 hours total training through out the school year. Our drivers are governed by Colorado Department of Education and Commercial Drivers License Rules and Regulations. New drivers complete 35 to 40 hours preliminary training and must pass a CDL test before they can drive with students. All drivers must complete a CDE first-aid certification every two years.
The primary mission of the 9-R Transportation department is to provide students with safe and secure transportation to and from school in a friendly environment that enhances the total learning process.
The National Academy of Sciences and the U.S Department of Transportation agree that school buses are the safest form of transportation for getting children to and from school.
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To register your student for bus services for the 2024-25 school year, please click this link:
If you have special circumstances that cannot be accommodated through our registration link, feel free to email us at [email protected] Registration with the Transportation Department in any form means agreement to be bound by our Bus Rider Infraction Policy
Finally, it is important to know that there is no guarantee that Open-Enrolled students will arrive on time to every campus.
For the 2024-25 school year, our office hours will be Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Direct Line: (970) 247-5335
Email: [email protected]
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In the event of inclement weather, Durango 9R Schools use a variety of resources to determine if conditions exist that warrant a 1-hour delayed start or closure of schools.
If schools are open but a parent feels, based on personal circumstances, that conditions pose a safety concern for their child getting to or from school they can call the school for an excused absence
To ride a bus to school in the Durango 9R School District, a student must be registered with the Transportation Department for the current school year. By registering, you are agreeing to be bound by our Bus Rider Infraction Policy. You will need to request transportation for each student in your household separately.
Imagine knowing where your child is while on the bus, or how where the bus is on a snow day? With Stopfinder, you gain greater peace of mind as you stay informed on your child’s whereabouts. Receive bus location and messages, updates and alerts in real-time. We are working to incorporate the Stopfinder app into the Transportation Department’s communications process.
What is Transfinder and why is the district adopting it?
Transfinder is a location tracking system that ensures the safe transportation of students as efficiently as possible. It gives our drivers turn by turn directions, tells the Transportation Department who is on the bus and where the bus is.
