Busing has become a pervasive part of the Regina Public School system. According to the School Profile information, 3900 Public Elementary School students, out of total of 12286 were being bused in 2006. That is 31.7% of all Public Elementary School Children.
According to the Regina Public School document Renewing Regina Public Schools - A 10-Year Plan (page 9, under Operations (Appendix F) - 1. Transportation Costs) up to 1684 additional students could be transported as a result of the 10-Year Plan. The 10-Year Plan also notes that the estimated annual cost of transporting each student is $1,000. Using the 2006 busing numbers as a base, and adding the potential of 1684 additional students being bused; if the proposals of the 10-Year Plan had been in effect in 2006, then up to 5584 students out of a total of 12286 or: 45.5% of all Public Elementary School students. would have been bused.
Numbers compiled by Larry Elliott. For a detailed report, visit http://users.accesscomm.ca/lmec/research/rbe/RK_BUS.HTM