Transportation

Department Overview
The primary goal of the JPS Transportation Department is to transport scholars safely to and from school each day. The department is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all scholars while riding school buses and ensuring that the highest standards are adhered to by those who utilize JPS transportation services.
Our department is one of the largest of its type in the state of Mississippi. It has frequently received commendations from the Mississippi Department of Education and has been cited as an exemplary school district Transportation department at annual Pupil Transportation conferences.
The JPS Transportation Department has approximately 350 employees serving as administrators, drivers, and mechanics. The department currently has a fleet of 246 buses and transports over 17,000 scholars each day. Our drivers cover about 1,863,290 miles each school year. They are the most highly trained drivers in the state.
Programs and Services
The programs we implement include:
