Here Comes The Bus

All eligible students that have registered for a bus can download a free and easy-to-use website and application that allows parents to view the location of their child’s school bus in real-time on a smartphone, tablet or personal computer.
Click Here for instructions on how to download, register, and access the app.
Here Comes the Bus will make knowing when your child’s school bus is arriving easier.
HCTB app will be available for SY 2025-26 on September 2, 2025.

Starting April 1, 2026 the HCTB app is being refreshed with a more modern design and improved functionality to make it easier and more intuitive for parents and caregivers to use.

The updated app includes:

A refreshed interface with bottom navigation
Faster account creation – using a secure 4-digit code
Optional student photo upload
New Single Sign‑On (SSO) options, including Clever, ClassLink, Microsoft, and others
An optional setting to limit bus visibility to a defined stop radius

For most users, no action is required beyond updating the app when prompted through the App Store or Google Play. Parents will then follow the on‑screen steps to sign in and continue using HCTB.

Download the App Today!

Scan ME and download a free, easy-to-use application enabling you to see the location of your child’s school bus, within a customizable radius of 200 feet to 2 miles using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

*Use school code 87599 to locate Broward County Public Schools.

HCTB Download Instructions

Features

Key Features for Parents

Accessible on a computer, tablet, or smartphone
App can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play
Shows the real-time location of school buses using a map, with a customizable radius of 200 feet to 2 miles
Receive alerts via push notification and/or email
Receive notifications when the bus is near the student’s stop
Receive notifications – that include the bus number, location and time – when the bus makes a pupil stop
Confirms the student’s bus has arrived at the bus stop and at school, both before and after school.Parents with multiple children can track each child’s bus information within one account
Translations are available in English, Spanish and Haitian-CreoleAccount is password protected
Parents use the student’s ID number and school code to gain access to the student’s bus only
The HCTB feedback survey can be located at https://forms.office.com/r/Yknunhbgd2

Program FAQs

How does "Here Comes the Bus" work?

How much does it cost?

Do I need separate accounts for each of my children? Or separate accounts if we all want to be notified separately?

Is the information private and secure?

I saw a Student Ridership feature on the app. Does Broward County Schools use this?

Can I view the website in a language other than English?

Yes. The "Here Comes the Bus" program was created by Synovia Solutions, and the company has made the website available in Spanish and French. If your computer is already set to display one of these languages, the website will automatically use the same language. Otherwise, you can change the language by clicking the current language (such as English) at the top right of the web page.

Troubleshooting FAQs

The School District’s Here Comes The Bus app was recently updated by our vendor and may have caused some accounts to require a password change. In order to correct this, please follow the steps below to properly reset your password.

Should you experience a problem with the app, please submit a ticket directly from the device that you are using or from the below link.

All eligible students that have registered for a bus can download a free and easy-to-use website and application that allows parents to view the location of their child’s school bus in real-time on a smartphone, tablet or personal computer.
Click Here for instructions on how to download, register, and access the app.
Here Comes the Bus will make knowing when your child’s school bus is arriving easier.
HCTB app will be available for summer school year 2024/2025 on June 23, 2025