Bus Passes


  • Ez School Pay Logo

    Three ways to purchase your non-refundable bus pass:

    1. Visit ezschoolpay.com - online applications will open July 24, 2023. 
       
    2. Visit the SMUHSD Transportation Department located at the corner of East Poplar Ave. and Humboldt Street (991 E. Poplar Ave.) to submit your bus application (below) in person. In-person bus pass applications will begin August 1, 2023. 

    3. Mail in your application to the following address: Transportation Department, 650 North Delaware St. San Mateo, CA 94401. 

  • Please read

    • “No refund” policy on all ZPass School Bus Pass purchases.
    • For Payment by check, complete the ZPass-School Bus Pass Application Form, make check payable to SMUHSD and mail it to: San Mateo Union High School District, Attn: Bus Passes, 650 N. Delaware St. San Mateo, CA 94401
      • Please note SMUHSD will assess a $25 fee for return check
      • ZPass-School Bus Pass will be mailed to your address on the application form.
    • For a Free or Reduced ZPass-School Bus Pass, please complete the form and bring with you the required documents to Transportation.
    • If you are applying for free bus service due to Foster Status, a copy of the Foster-Parent Agreement is required.
    • Lost or stolen ZPass-School Bus Pass will be replaced upon the payment of non-refundable $15 fee.
    • If you have any questions regarding bus stop location or routes, please visit School Bus Routes or call the transportation office at (650) 558-2446.
    • First student in household pays full price, additional students in same household pay “sibling discount” price
    • Only those students who have a ZPass-School Bus Pass, will be allowed to ride the bus.
    • Pupils must maintain order at all times and obey the instructions of the bus driver.
    • Transfer of bus passes to another student automatically revokes all rights to its use.