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Here Comes the Bus

Here Comes the Bus – Now Available for All TISD Routes!

The Tarkington ISD Transportation Department is excited to announce that the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) app is now active for all district buses!
Previously, this program was available only on a few pilot routes, but it is now available to all students and families.

Here Comes the Bus is an easy-to-use website and mobile device app that enables parents and caregivers to view the real-time location of their child’s school bus on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. In addition, email alerts and push notifications help parents send their students to the bus stop at just the right time.

This application can be viewed on any smartphone (Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, BlackBerry, and so on) by entering the student’s ID and an account number provided by the school district. Tarkington ISD School Code is 30241.

What you need to know:

Students are required to wear both their student ID badge and bus pass at all times while on the bus. If a student does not have their ID or bus pass three times within a three-week period, they may be subject to a bus suspension of up to three days. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact your student’s campus or visit the TISD website under the “Families” tab.

Currently, only select routes are participating in the pilot phase of the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) program. (Letters were sent home with students assigned to those routes.) This phased rollout allows us to troubleshoot any potential issues before expanding the program. During this pilot, you may begin receiving notifications through the HCTB app regarding your student’s bus activity.

How to Get Started

  1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app (available in the App Store or Google Play),
    or visit herecomesthebus.com

  2. Click “Sign Up”

  3. Enter the Tarkington ISD School Code: 30241 and click Next → Confirm

  4. Complete your User Profile

  5. Under My Students, click Add and enter your child’s last name and student ID number

  6. Confirm your information and you’re all set to receive updates!

 

 

To get the App:

To get the app on your device, scan the QR code.  

 

Tarkington ISD School Code is 30241.
Your student ID# can be found on the badge itself or by calling your students' campus registrar.