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69Ìþ«Æ·app offers a cost effective and convenient transport option for getting your daughter/s to and from the school.

Brisbane Bus Lines run four bus routes exclusively for Stuartholme students each morning and afternoon. Detailed information including maps, payment and registration may be found below, however, if you have any queries please email kcollins@stuartholme.com

• In Term 1 2024, buses will start on Wednesday 24 January and run through until Thursday 28 March (12.15pm departure).

Electronic tracking.   Students’ travel on the buses is recorded electronically through tapping on & off with their Student ID cards, so it is important these are carried each day.  2023 ID cards are valid until replaced with 2024 cards.  Our new Year 7s will trial a ‘disc’ system, which we believe will be easier for all.   The electronic system also enables families to track their bus in real time through the TransportME app, which students and parents are encouraged to install.

2024 Bus Use Options

• Annual – $1,293 (a discount of $60 applies if paid by 15 December 2023)
• Term – $387 per term
• Casual – $10.60 per trip

If your daughter is a current student, please go to MyStu and use the Bus Network tile to register and pay.

We are offering a discounted rate for those families using the very closest bus stops to school, as we hope this will encourage our most local parents to use the service and reduce traffic congestion. Note: only the stops at Toowong, Bardon, and Milton Rd are offered at the discounted rate of $1,034 (Annual) and $310 (Term).   Please contact Karen Collins to discuss further at kcollins@stuartholme.com.

Please Note: Each Bus Service has limited seats and preference will be given to students with permanent bookings.

Bus Routes

Samford Area Information

Families in the Samford area may wish to utilise BBL services between there and Ferny Grove on Bus 3.  Details can be found here: 

Conditions of travel

• Students must be registered to travel on the bus.
• Seating is limited; priority will be given to students travelling on annual and term passes. In rare cases, students may be required to stand, as occurs on Council buses
• Students travelling on the buses are representatives of the School and are required to behave appropriately.
• Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
• It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their bus route number. They must ensure they are at the correct bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to the timetabled departure time of the stop (or group of stops).
• Buses will not pass a pickup point before the timetabled time; however they may be delayed due to traffic congestion. Students are to remain at the stop until the bus arrives.
• Timings and pickup points may change depending on the needs of students. If this is the case, parents will be notified via email  at the beginning of each term.
• Bus routes are reviewed annually and any amendments will be communicated at the earliest convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Trying to determine the most cost efficient pass to get?   
  • Our Annual Pass is the cheapest option for regular users throughout the year (~ $3.60 per trip for those using the bus each day).
  • Term Passes are designed for those regular users who are heavily involved in term-specific activities (regular use in a Term costs ~ $4.30 per trip).
  • Casual 10-trip Passes are $10.60 per trip, so are designed for infrequent use (ie on average over a term, up to 3 trips per week); they remain valid over several terms.
• Want to trial the system first?  
  • If you are not sure how the bus service will work for your family, you may purchase a Casual or Term 1 pass and then upgrade to an Annual Pass for $1,293 less the amount already paid.  The upgrade must however be paid for no later than the second Thursday of Term 2.  Please contact Karen Collins to organise the appropriate payment.