UPDATE March 24th: Stock Transportation has reached a deal with its drivers, meaning school buses and vans will continue running as usual, though regular delays and cancellations may still happen.
The agreement comes after a warning last week that service would be disrupted starting Tuesday, March 24, due to an ongoing labour dispute. However, Stock has not yet reached a deal with its monitors.
Monitors will continue working this week, but families of students who require them will receive updates in the coming days.
The Limestone District School Board and Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board says it will work with Tri-Board Student Transportation to provide updates as they become available.
More information is available on Tri-Board’s website: https://triboard.ca/stock-service-disruption25/.
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UPDATE March 19th: Families in Greater Napanee and surrounding areas will need to find alternate transportation for students as Stock Transportation bus and van services will be suspended starting Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Tri-Board Transportation confirmed the service disruption is due to an ongoing labour dispute. All buses and vans operated by Stock will be affected until further notice. However, routes run by other providers will continue as scheduled, with usual delays or cancellations.
The Limestone District School Board warns that school drop-off and pick-up areas may be more congested. Families are urged to check Tri-Board’s Student Portal to see if their child’s bus is impacted.
Since some students use different companies for morning and afternoon routes, parents must verify both schedules. Daily cancellation updates will be available on Tri-Board’s website.
Schools and transportation services are working to minimize the impact on student learning during the strike.
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Original Article: Parents and guardians in the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) may need to find alternative transportation for their children due to a possible bus service disruption.
Stock Transportation, a provider for Tri-Board Transportation, is facing labour issues after its drivers and monitors voted against a tentative agreement on March 17. The rejected contract was initially reached in February, but negotiations have stalled.
Tri-Board warns that bus and van cancellations could happen, though no official strike has been declared. Parents are urged to check bus status alerts and the Tri-Board website for updates.
Routes not operated by Stock Transportation will run as usual. If disruptions occur, school staff will ensure safe student drop-off and pick-up zones.
LDSB says it hopes both sides reach a deal soon. Families should stay informed by regularly checking school board websites for the latest news.
Written by Emily Chatwood
