Student Transit Access
Summary
San Antonio students can now grab free annual VIA bus passes, making it way easier and cheaper to get to class. It’s a smart move to help families save cash and keep kids showing up to school on time.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Families will save a significant chunk of change on daily commute costs, freeing up their budget for other essentials.
Local students and their families who rely on public transit to get to school every day.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Judson ISD cuts bus routes once considered hazardous, raising safety concerns for families
NewsWatch LiveWeatherKSAT InvestigatesSportsKSAT ConnectSA LiveEntertainmentFeaturesTrendingLocal NewsThe district says sidewalks and other improvements mean some routes no longer meet the state’s hazardous-rou...
VIA to test drive late-night VIA Link, rideshare service for downtown workers
VIA is planning a six-month pilot program that it expects to launch sometime later this year. From 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Mondays through Fridays, riders would be able to use the VIA Link app to get a ride into or out of the downtown area and somewhere else inside Loop 410.
San Antonio parents frustrated by long school pick-up, drop-off lines
Local NewsSAN ANTONIO – As students head back to school, some parents have reported frustration about wait times in the pick-up and drop-off lines.Cesar Pessoa, a parent at SST Alamo, reached out to KSAT 12 aft...
NISD bus driver shortage leaves northwest San Antonio families scrambling at the start of school
Local NewsNISD has more than 70 open transportation positions and says new hires could be on the road within weeks.SAN ANTONIO – The new school year is barely two weeks old for Northside Independent School Dist...
‘It’s terrifying’: Mother says NISD’s 2-mile bus rule leaves 11-year-old without transportation
Northside Independent School District will transport about 40,000 eligible students to and from school by bus this year. However, one family says the district’s 2-mile boundary rule left them scrambling and worried about their children’s safety.
Free VIA bus pass program aims to cut transportation barrier for San Antonio students
As students head back to school next week, parents across San Antonio are lining up daily plans to get kids to and from class. It’s a routine that can become a major obstacle when reliable transportation is out of reach.
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