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School Bus Applications

 

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Three ways to purchase your non-refundable bus pass:

  1. Visit ezschoolpay.com - online applications will open July 22, 2024. 
     
  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 5, 2024. Office hours are 7 - 11 a.m., Monday - Friday.  (Please note, due to a Districtwide meeting on Monday, August 12, no bus passes will be available to purchase in person.)
     

  3. Completed Free & Reduced School Bus Applications and supporting documents can be emailed to transportation@smuhsd.org for processing.
     

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

Any questions regarding bus passes, please call Kimberly Fung: 650-558-2444 or kfung@smuhsd.org.

Aragon, Hillsdale and San Mateo High Bus Pass Applications

Please note: SMUHSD does not offer bus service to Burlingame, Capuchino or Mills High Schools.

2024-2025 ZPass School Bus Pass Application:  English  |  Spanish

2024-2025 Free & Reduced School Bus Application: English  |  Spanish  

2024-2025 After School Activity Bus Pass - San Mateo High School: English  |  Spanish

 

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.