Transportation

City of Providence Busing for Lower and Middle School Students
The Providence School Board Policy is as follows: Assistance in transportation shall be provided to (1) Elementary students who live more than one mile from the school to which they are assigned; (2) Middle school students who live more than one and one-half miles from the school to which they are assigned. The Transportation Department will adhere to this policy.

Qualifying families must contact Sindy Gomez at sindygomez@wheelerschool.org to submit a form to Providence Transportation.

City of Providence Busing for Upper School Students
High school students who live over one mile from the school to which they are assigned may receive a RIPTA pass at no cost to the family. If your student needs, and qualifies for, the RIPTA pass, please contact Sindy Gomez at sindygomez@wheelerschool.org.

RIDE Statewide Transportation (Non-Providence Residents)

If you reside in one of the following participating districts, you may qualify for statewide transportation at no cost.

• Barrington
• Bristol
• Central Falls
• Cranston
• East Providence
• Johnston
• Lincoln
• North Providence
• Pawtucket
• Smithfield
• Warren

Please note that you must submit a Transportation Request form.

New Late Bus option available for South County families. For more information contact Sindy Gomez at sindygomez@wheelerschool.org.

Open enrollment and new transportation requests are available throughout the entire school year. Please contact the Statewide office at 401-304-9136 or swplanningrequest@ride.ri.gov if you have any questions.

Wheelies Shuttle Bus from Wheeler’s Providence Campus to and From the Seekonk Farm Campus

We are excited to continue the Wheelies Shuttle Bus service between the Farm and Providence campus for the 2026-2027 school year. We are extending our partnership with NorthStar transportation company to provide this service.

The round trip fee is $975 per family or one-way is $575 per family. Bus registration is managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please complete this form to register.

Route 95 N and 495 Corridor Private Bus Option

Wheeler is partnering with Moses Brown to offer a private bus service for families living near Route 95 North and 495 Corridor for the 2026-2027 school year. The cost of the full-year round-trip service will be $2,940 per rider (on average $18 dollars per day). We will also offer a one-way option that allows a student to ride the bus once every day, either in the morning or afternoon, at $1,990 for the year per rider (on average $12 per ride). The completed contract for the 2026-2027 school year must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2026. Bus registration is managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please complete this form to register.

South County Area Private Bus Option

Wheeler is also partnering with Moses Brown to offer private bus service for families living near Routes 1, 4, and 95. There are three pickup points on the route. Information on the bus stops, schedule, and fees for this private service is updated annually. The cost of the full-year round-trip service for the 2026-27 school year is $2,120 per rider (on average $13 dollars a day).  The completed contract for the 2026-2027 school year must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2026. Bus registration is managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please complete this form to register.

Tiverton/Swansea Bus

Wheeler is also partnering with Moses Brown to offer private bus service for families living near Tiverton and Swansea. The cost of the full-year round trip service for the 2026-27 school year is $2,370 per rider (on average $14 dollars a day). The completed contract for the upcoming school year must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2026. Bus registration is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please complete this form to register.

Carpooling

Although Wheeler does not coordinate carpools, families can log in to their Parent Portal, search the Parent Directory by town, and reach out to others in their area to organize ride-shares for students who live near each other.

This information can also be found on the Parent and Guardian Portal.

New Transportation Route Requests

We are continuously working to expand our transportation options where there is most interest and need. Please fill out this form if you would be committed to sign up for transportation if offered in your area.

Coordinator

The contact at Wheeler for any bussing-related issues is Sindy Gomez. You can reach Sindy by calling 401-421-8100 or emailing sindygomez@wheelerschool.org.