Austin ISD will restore neighborhood bus routes for middle school students
August 9, 2026
- What: Austin ISD will restore neighborhood bus routes for middle school students.
- Who: Austin Independent School District and parents of middle school students.
- Where: Austin, Texas.
- Why it matters: The change alters how middle school students will be picked up and addresses parents' concerns about the district's new bus hub plan.
On Friday, Austin Independent School District announced it will restore neighborhood bus routes for middle school students.
Parents had raised concerns about the district’s new bus hubs, prompting the review of the transportation plan for that age group.
The district’s decision returns middle school bus service to neighborhood stops rather than the centralized hub model that had been put in place. The change applies specifically to middle school routes.
District officials made the announcement on Friday, outlining the return to neighborhood pickup locations for affected students. Families who use school transportation should expect adjustments to stop locations and routing as the district implements the restored service.
Sources
- Local TV station report (KVUE)
- School district announcement