My Ride K-12

My Ride K-12

Android Education Tyler Technologies, Inc
4.1 Popularity

Addictive school bus tracking app

System Requirements

Updated
October 8, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.tylertech.myridek12

So here's my honest take on My Ride K-12. I've tested a bunch of school-related apps and this one's actually pretty good. The real-time tracking and notification features work well and make it easy to stay on top of your kid's bus schedule. It's not the most beautiful app out there, but it's user-friendly enough. The only downsides are the occasional notification issues and the fact that you're kinda reliant on your school district to make it work properly. But overall, I'd say it's a must-have for any busy parent.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Real-time bus tracking so you know exactly where the bus is
  • Get push alerts about delays or schedule changes so you're never caught off guard
  • Free to use, no subscriptions or in-app purchases
  • Works on both Android and iOS devices
  • Integrates with your school district's transportation info

Cons

  • Notification system can be a bit spotty at times
  • Relies on your school district to provide accurate data
  • Interface is functional but not the most visually appealing
  • Can't customize the app settings much
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Been using My Ride K-12 for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that helps you track your kid’s school bus – you can see the route, get real-time updates, and even get notifications if the bus is running late. Pretty solid app if you’re a busy parent who’s always worried about missing the bus.

Here’s what you can do: you can check your kid’s bus schedule, see where the bus is on a map in real-time, and get push alerts about any delays or changes. And there’s also an option to get notifications when the bus is approaching your stop – that’s been super useful. And the best part is, it’s free to use.

Look, if you’ve got kids in school, you’ll probably really like this app. It’s not perfect – the UI could be a bit more polished and the notifications can be a little spotty sometimes – but overall it does the job of keeping you in the loop about your kid’s transportation. Worth checking out for sure.

User Reviews

Thomas Yates October 16, 2025

information is always inaccurate or it doesn't show the bus location at all. I've used this app for several years and it's never worked properly. it will tell you that...

James Angell October 16, 2025

The app has been pretty reliable. There are issues with the notifications coming late or not at all. Also a suggestion would be that when I click on the notification...

Mary Deason October 16, 2025

It tracked a bus for maybe 2 weeks, bus broke down and it hasn't tracked a bus for us in another couple weeks so it is useless. And like another...

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