Announcement for Here Comes the Bus users
All students, including Special Education riders, will now use the same code of 29158 for the Here Comes the Bus app. Below are the instructions for current mobile app users:
- Regular Education Riders: Parents will need to login to the app.
- Special Education Riders: Parents will need to change the code to 29158 on the login screen and then login to the app.
App Installation Instructions for New Users:
- Student must be registered to ride the bus at school level
- Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit www.herecomesthebus.com online.
- Click the “Sign Up” button.
- For Regular and Special Education transportation enter the Houston County code 29158.
- Click “Next” followed by “Confirm.”
- Complete the “User Profile” box.
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number.
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin customizing your settings.
What is Here Comes The Bus?
A bus-tracking app which enables parents to view real-time location of their child's school bus via a computer, tablet or smartphone.
How does it work?
With GPS trackers now standard on most school bus, the app translates GPS data into an easy to follow customizable map which allows parents to see where the bus is and how close it is to your home.
Once parents have registered through the app, they can adjust the settings to customize the radius for alerts, frequency of alerts and other notifications.
Please remember the app tracks the bus number for alerts - not the individual riders. For example: If your child is not riding the bus one day, you will still receive alerts about the location of the bus.
The app is available at no cost to our families.
Is the information private and secure?
Here Comes the Bus uses HTTPS, just like a bank or online story, which means that all communications between your web browser and the site are encrypted and secure. (That's what the S in "HTTPS" stands for - secure).
In order to register for the app, someone must know the child's last name and school ID number.
Who do we contact for questions?
For questions or concerns, please contact Transportation at hctb@hcbe.net.
For additional information on the app, visit https://herecomesthebus.com/parents/.