Student Transportation
Student transportation is the sector in which Elibol Turizm began its journey 25 years ago, and it remains the service we prioritize above all others. We place the utmost importance on transporting our students — the future of our society — safely between home and school. We implement the highest standards of precautions and innovations in the field to provide superior student shuttle services.
All vehicles in our student transportation fleet are equipped with the latest GPS tracking technology. Parents can monitor their child's location at any time, providing complete peace of mind throughout the school day. Our vehicles are regularly disinfected and maintained to the highest hygiene standards.
Our drivers and hostesses assigned to student services are selected through a rigorous training process. Our expert drivers and accompanying hostesses take the safest routes to ensure students travel from home to school and back safely, comfortably, and on time — every single day.
About Istanbul School and Student Transportation
Elibol Turizm has been providing student transportation services in Istanbul for more than 25 years. A school bus is the service on which parents expect the strongest guarantee, because what is at stake is the safety of a child. For this reason we manage every step of our student shuttles with particular care — from vehicle standards to the selection of drivers and hostesses, from route planning to real-time tracking.
How Does Our School Bus Service Work?
Our student transportation service is planned together with the school management and parents:
- Route planning: Home addresses of students are collected and routes are built to provide the shortest and safest access to school.
- Hostess assignment: Trained hostesses accompany our shuttles; students are escorted as they board and leave the vehicle.
- GPS tracking: With the tracking system in our vehicles you can see where your child's shuttle is and receive information at any time.
- Vehicle standards: Student shuttles use recent-model vehicles that comply with all applicable regulations.
- Hygiene: Daily cleaning and disinfection of the vehicles is carried out regularly.
- Timing: The shuttle plan is built around school start and finish times, and any delays are reported immediately.
Why Is Safety Different in Student Transportation?
Student transportation demands a level of responsibility distinct from any other form of transport. The drivers and hostesses working on our shuttles are trained in communicating with children and in behaviour during emergencies. You can review the scope of our training programmes on our Elibol Academy page.
Periodic maintenance of our vehicles is tracked day by day; no vehicle joins a route before its maintenance schedule has been completed. You can see our quality standards and the certificates we hold on our Certificates and Quality Policy pages.
Corporate Solutions for Schools
We have provided student transportation services for hundreds of schools. When working with school managements we handle not only shuttle planning but also parent communication, route revisions and seasonal capacity changes. We can additionally provide personnel transportation for your administrative staff, and you may wish to consider our corporate fleet leasing option for your institution's vehicle needs.
How Are School Bus Fees Determined?
In Istanbul, school bus fees are calculated according to the tariff set for each academic year by the decision of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Transport Coordination Centre (UKOME). In the tariff, the fee is graded according to the distance between the student's home and the school.
For up-to-date fee information for your school and address, please fill in our contact form or call us.
Applying for a School Bus Service: Step by Step
- Request: As a school administration or parent, you send your request via the contact form or by phone.
- Addresses and school hours: Students' home addresses and the school's start and finish times are collected.
- Route plan: A route providing the shortest and safest access to the school is created.
- Vehicle, driver and hostess: A suitable vehicle with a trained driver and hostess is assigned to the route.
- Tracking and updates: The shuttle's location can be followed by GPS, delays are reported and the route is revised when addresses change during the term.
Istanbul Districts We Serve
From its head office in Bağcılar, Elibol Turizm provides student transportation services to every district of Istanbul on both the European and Anatolian sides. Even if your district is not listed below, please get in touch with us.
- Arnavutköy
- Avcılar
- Bağcılar
- Bahçelievler
- Bakırköy
- Başakşehir
- Bayrampaşa
- Beşiktaş
- Beylikdüzü
- Beyoğlu
- Büyükçekmece
- Çatalca
- Esenler
- Esenyurt
- Eyüpsultan
- Fatih
- Gaziosmanpaşa
- Güngören
- Kâğıthane
- Küçükçekmece
- Sarıyer
- Silivri
- Sultangazi
- Şişli
- Zeytinburnu
- Adalar
- Ataşehir
- Beykoz
- Çekmeköy
- Kadıköy
- Kartal
- Maltepe
- Pendik
- Sancaktepe
- Sultanbeyli
- Şile
- Tuzla
- Ümraniye
- Üsküdar
Frequently Asked Questions
In which districts of Istanbul do you provide student transportation?
Elibol Turizm provides school and student transportation services in every district of Istanbul, on both the European and Anatolian sides. Based in Bağcılar, we operate school buses across a wide area including Başakşehir, Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece, Esenler, Güngören and Bakırköy.
Are hostesses present on the student shuttles?
Yes. Trained hostesses work on our student shuttles. They accompany students as they board and leave the vehicle and watch over their safety throughout the journey.
Can I see where my child's shuttle is?
Yes. Our vehicles are equipped with a GPS tracking system, so you can view the real-time location of the shuttle and receive information.
How is maintenance and cleaning of the shuttle vehicles handled?
Periodic maintenance of the vehicles is tracked and carried out day by day. Disinfection and cleaning are performed meticulously and regularly.
How can I apply for a school bus service?
You can send us your student transportation request by filling in the form on our contact page or by calling +90 212 445 89 89. We plan a suitable route together, based on your school, your address and class hours.
How are school bus drivers selected?
Our drivers hold the documents required by regulation, are selected from experienced professionals in the field and receive regular training. Drivers assigned to student transportation are additionally assessed on their ability to communicate with children.
How are school bus fees determined?
In Istanbul, school bus fees are calculated according to the tariff set each academic year by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's UKOME, based on the distance between home and school. Contact us for information about your school and address.
How is the school bus route planned?
Students' home addresses and the school's timetable are collected, and the route providing the shortest and safest access to the school is planned together with the school administration. The route is revised when addresses change during the term.
Would you like a quote for Student Transportation? Fill in our contact form, send us our vehicle request form or call us on +90 212 445 89 89.
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