In the case of Type III vehicles owned by the school, contact the school's insurance company, similar to the process for insuring school buses. If staff members or volunteers use their own vehicles, they should notify their insurance companies and make sure their vehicles have adequate coverage. Vehicles must be inspected annually by the state highway patrol to ensure safety requirements are met. This applies to both yellow buses and Type III vehicles that are used for regularly scheduled events. We have included as an example a charter school that takes care of its own student transportation.
Many schools use school district busing services, with the advantages and disadvantages noted above.
Skills for Tomorrow , a high school program located in downtown Minneapolis, relies on city buses to transport its students, many of whom come from outside the city of Minneapolis. The school provides bus passes to students, costs of which are covered by state transportation revenues. Remember that staff members in charge of transportation at local school districts and at nearby charter schools are also valuable resources because of their experience and connections with contract carriers. Minnesota State Patrol Maj. All Rights Reserved.