It is critically important that students and families understand that the PA and the school are prohibited from endorsing or recommending any transportation companies or services. Those interested in contracting for service should contact the companies for more information, and all contractual relationships will be between the companies and families. If you are considering a contract, make sure that you understand its details.
- Parents and guardians will have the chance to hear from transportation vendors during a Zoom webinar Tuesday, May 4th at 7 PM. The Zoom link for the webinar is here and the overflow YouTube access is here. All transportation companies that completed the joint Bronx Science/High School for American Studies Transportation Information Committee vendor survey will be able to participate.
- Compiled information such as service details and pricing, provided by vendors, can be accessed here: https://airtable.com/shrDvPyRJOhg14o4c. This data was provided as of April 30, 2021 and is subject to change. Transportation customers are advised to re-confirm accuracy of data prior to signing contracts.
- In the days following the Zoom, the Committee will conduct a ranked-choice poll of which companies families prefer.
Transportation companies that expressed interest in serving our communities are listed below. Those companies that have not completed our survey or are not in attendance at the May 4 Zoom will not be included in the ranked-choice poll.
Cheese Bus is a well-organized family owned business that has served the students of New York City for 24 years. An extensive background in private-school bus transportation allows the company to be flexible and adjust to client needs. The company understands the fact it is transporting parents’ most precious gift, which is their child. All forms can be found at www.cheesebusinc.com in the BxSCI-HSAS tab. Please use this link for our parent survey:
https://www.cheesebusinc.com/school-bus-survey/. Questions: Contact Mr. Malik 718-276-3568.
Citibus is brand-new name for a company with well-known veterans of BxSci and HSAS transportation at the heart of its operations: Ralph Potter, Maria Rivera and, serving as Executive Advisor, Linda DeSabato. More information is available at www.citibusnyc.com, or call 718 767-0353 with any questions. A video may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/539885117.
Green Apple Transport is a new diesel yellow bus company on a mission to build the first all-electric school bus company. Contact Tevin Grant, Owner,info@greenappletransport.com,https://forms.gle/AAA4qGabLAjTQkYt7
S&J Tour & Bus Inc. has been in the transportation field for over 20 years and has worked with numerous schools on their trips. Safety is a priority and we are interested in providing busing services to Bronx Science and HSAS students and parents. Interested parents can contact our office at 718-921-4246 and reach out to Mona for more details or they can email us at info@sjtourbus.com. And here is an initial survey link for interested parents: https://forms.gle/nFGzxUKrSM5fPsHa7
Scholastic Transportation seeks information from interested families. Please use scholasticbronxhs@gmail.com to reach the company to provide current address; previous stop utilized for pick-up and drop-off; and the number of students using the bus service at that address.
TAMICE Group Go Tour America is a hospitality service provider that working with school bus operators. They will oversee the coordination of transportation of BxSci (and HSAS) students. Contact Faith Lee, Coordinator, info@tamice.com, 646-684-4848.
