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What student transportation services are available for Toronto schools?

GoKid is a leading school carpool platform used by public, private, and charter schools in the US and Canada. It’s free for parents and gives schools a powerful way to improve transportation reliability.

GoKid helps Toronto schools solve student transportation barriers, reduce traffic congestion, and support families.

Toronto ranks 2nd-worst in Canada for traffic delays and was named the most congested city in all of North America as recently as 2024. This, combined with heavy rush-hour gridlock on key corridors during school hours, unpredictable TTC schedules, and harsh winter weather, makes school transportation a major pain point for public, private, and charter schools and their families.
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Why do Boston schools need a carpooling solution?

Toronto drivers lose about 100 hours a year in rush-hour traffic, making daily school commutes longer and more stressful for families.
For many families, public transit routes do not align with school locations or schedules.
School bus driver shortages and staffing issues have caused route cancellations and delays for Toronto students.
Rising operating costs are making school bus transportation increasingly expensive for Toronto school boards.
Sources: TomTom Traffic Index 2025; Toronto Student Transportation Group; Toronto District School Board transportation policies.

Why do schools choose this student transportation solution?

GoKid is a leading alternative school transportation platform that provides relief by empowering school parents to team up on carpooling. And it’s free to families when schools license the program.
Here’s what your school will get when you license GoKid:

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS

  • Minimal effort or time required
  • Measurable program - Admin Portal tracks usage
  • A dedicated customer success manager supports implementation
  • GoKid provides all customer support to parents
  • Ongoing program support tools and best practices provided

SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS

  • Provides a school transportation solution when none exist
  • Supplements existing bus routes and BART
  • Reduces drop-off/pickup congestion and parking demands
  • Builds resilience in school transportation
  • Supports after-school activities

FAMILY BENEFITS

  • Free for families—equitable transportation access
  • Mobile app and web app
  • Real-time GPS tracking for parents
  • Automated parent notifications
  • Community Builder

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

  • Available only to verified parents within the same school
  • Opt-out available
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What school say about this school transportation solution

The customer service alone is worth the cost . when parents needs help . GoKid handles it immediately.out team doesn’t have to lift a finger.

-School Administrator

By partnering with Gokid we’re supporting families without access to bus services. and helping ease traffic and congestion around our campuses.

-School Superintendent

The customer service alone is worth the cost . when parents needs help . GoKid handles it immediately.out team doesn’t have to lift a finger.

-School Administrator

By partnering with Gokid we’re supporting families without access to bus services. and helping ease traffic and congestion around our campuses.

-School Superintendent

How school transportation options compare

OPTION COST TO SCHOOL BEST FOR REQUIREMENTS
GoKid Annual fee* approx. $10 per student/year When there are no, or not enough, school buses Quick setup, admin portal, verified school community, parents self-organize
Additional School Bus Routes $2,500 CAD per student/year* When full capacity can be reached, balanced with reasonable transit times Requires a higher budget for drivers, vehicles, and insurance
Paid Ride Services $45-$75 CAD per trip/day per student* Occasional use Expensive, not practical for daily school transportation

Option

cost to school

Best for

requirements

GoKid Carpool program

Annual fee* approx. $10 per student/year

When there are no, or not enough, school buses

Quick setup, admin portal, verified school community, parents self-organize

additional school bus routes

$1,200+ per student/year

When full capacity can be reached, balanced with reasonable transit times

Requires a higher budget for drivers, vehicles, and insurance

pais ride services

$30–100/day per student

Occasional use

Expensive, not practical for daily school transportation

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Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of the program is structured as an annual Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fee, based on the number and size of school, starting at $2999 for a petite school including customer support.

 

  • Petite School (<200 students) Annual fee $ 1,999.00
  • Small School (200-500 students): Annual fee of $3,999.
  • Medium School (500-900 students): Annual fee of $5,999.
  • Large School (900-1400 students): Annual fee of $7,999.
  • Extra Large School (over 1400 students): Annual fee of $9,999.

There is also an annual technology and customer support fee of $1,000 -2,000

depending on the size of the school. Here’s what goes into our pricing.

 

For school districts and multiple year contraction, we offer significant discounts. Contact us at schools@gokid.mobi for a personalized quote.

GoKid Connect is ideal for public schools, private schools, and charter schools.

 

Many private schools do not provide buses and want to provide parents an affordable transportation alternative. For public and charter schools, we often help to supplement their existing bus routes.

GoKid Connect can take be between 1-3 weeks to implement, based on a few key
factors:

 

  • School’s Approval Processes: The time it takes for the school to review and approve the program.
  • Contract Signing: The speed at which the contract can be finalized and signed.
  • Availability of Data: The promptness in providing the necessary data set for setting up the program.

In some instances, we have successfully set up a school with GoKid within just 2-3 days. For school districts, the timeframe can be longer depending on their budgeting cycles. The overall speed of implementation largely depends on the efficiency of these preparatory steps.

No. Typically, our school customers will pay the license fees and the service is offered free of charge to all families affiliated with the school. Additionally, families gain complimentary access to GoKid Connect’s Premium features, including:

 

  • Live tracking of vehicles
  • Customized notifications
  • Ability to view the history of their carpool

Ready to solve your school transportation challenges?

Join other schools and districts using GoKid to address student transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and support families. Here’s how to get started:

step 1: Free Consultation

Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your school's specific transportation challenges and goals.

step 2: Custom Setup

Our team configures GoKid for your school, creates a communication plan, supports with materials, and trains your staff.

step 3: School Launch

Launch to families using our communications materials and support. Most schools and districts can launch within 2-4 weeks.

step 4: Ongoing Support

Dedicated customer success manager, regular check-ins, monthly newsletters, and continuous optimization.

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