My Ride K-12 new features
January 12, 2026
Your bus is approaching — new features on the My Ride K-12 app
Parkway Transportation is implementing an upgraded feature in the My Ride K-12 app that allows families to receive real-time push notifications when:
Your child's bus is approaching the bus stop
Your child's bus is running early or late
The new enhancement, now active district-wide, was piloted in November on bus routes at Oak Brook, Wren Hollow, and Southwest Middle. It builds on the existing capabilities, including bus stop locations and pick-up/drop-off schedules.
Download the app to access new features, receive notifications
Instructions for installing, configuring the app
- When installing the app, be sure to allow notifications when prompted.
- If already installed, you may need to check your phone settings to ensure notifications are allowed for the My Ride K-12 app.
- Within the app, you can select which notifications you want to receive.
Other important notes
- You will continue to receive text messages and emails from Parkway Transportation when your child’s bus is running late. The My Ride K-12 app provides additional features and more detailed tracking information.
- This new app feature is not available for SSD transportation or activities buses.
- Technical support for the app is available during school hours by calling 314-415-8181, option 2, or emailing ic-parenthelp@parkwayschools.net.
- Questions about bus transportation that are not specific to the app should be directed to Transportation by calling 314-415-8400.