Families whose children don’t qualify for regular school bus transportation in Frisco ISD will soon have another option — but it comes with a price. Beginning Nov. 2, the district will accept applications for a new fare-based busing program that allows eligible students to ride existing school bus routes when seats are available.
The service costs $500 per student for the 2026-27 school year, with a reduced fee of $175 for students participating in the free and reduced meal program. Both fees are nonrefundable.
Who Qualifies And Where Is It Available?
Frisco ISD generally provides free transportation to students who live two miles or more from their assigned campus, with certain safety-related exceptions. The new program offers an alternative for families who don’t meet those requirements but would still benefit from school bus transportation…