Bus Tracking (Versatrans MyStop)
Versatrans My Stop Bus Tracking
MCCSC uses the Versatrans MyStop app that allows parents and guardians to track your child’s bus and scheduled bus stop time. MyStop is integrated into our Tyler Drive software on each bus that provides drivers with turn-by-turn directions and manages student ridership, which is reported in real-time back to the MCCSC transportation office.
Please know the app is a guide and your bus may arrive earlier than the app displays. Families should plan to be available up to seven (7) minutes before your listed bus stop time. We will notify families via text to let you know if there is a bus time or bus stop location change.
Instructions to Download & Use MyStop
Web-Based MyStop version (no app required)
Your username and password will both be your Skyward Family Access “Family ID”. Learn how to find your Family ID.
Helpful Information for Using the My Stop App
This app is intended to be used to estimate a student's travel time and GPS location along the scheduled route. If the bus is sitting, waiting to load or unload, is stuck in traffic or has to take a detour, the estimated arrival time may not be accurate. This app can also be inaccurate if a substitute bus is used. Please use this system only as a guide and follow all busing instructions as communicated through Skyward Family Access and the MCCSC Transportation Department.
Items of Note:
- The data provided through MyStop is constantly being updated. Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) are based on standard GPS route calculations, and not the actual length of time remaining to get to your child’s bus stop. You will access the most accurate data if you check the system within 25 minutes of your child’s scheduled pick-up or drop-off time.
- Parents and students do not have separate MyStop accounts and will use the same login information to access the system.
- Buses are only displayed for 30 minutes after the last drop off at school or home.
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Common Issues
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- This message will appear if MyStop is not able to acquire GPS location information for your child’s bus. There may be an issue with the GPS system.
- If you see this message, the estimated time of arrival is based on the scheduled route and time set by the Transportation Department. It will not reflect the actual remaining travel time to your child’s bus stop.
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- Your child’s route information may be in the process of being updated. Wait a minute for any updates to be completed. If you still see this message and the current time is after your child’s scheduled pick-up or drop-off time, the bus may have passed your child’s stop.
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- Your child’s bus has not yet started its route or it has completed its route. If you see this message, the estimated time of arrival is based on the scheduled route and time set by the Transportation Department. It will not reflect the actual remaining travel time to your child’s bus stop.
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- You will see this message if the bus has been diverted from its predefined course or if it is in an area where the GPS signal is weak.
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- This means that the designated bus has not started, or has already completed, its defined route. *Please note: In the event of unforeseen circumstances, alternate buses may be used and could affect the ability to provide real-time GPS tracking.
How to Download and Use MyStop Instructions
Step 1: Download the Versatrans My Stop App
- Type “Versatrans My Stop” into the search field in the App Store (for Apple users) or Play Store (for Android Users)
- Select Versatrans My Stop and download
- After downloading My Stop navigate to the application and tap on it to open it.
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Install Screen |
Default Screen After Opening App |
Upon download, you will be asked to select a school district. Select “Monroe County Community School Corporation (IN)” and you will be prompted to enter a Username/Password combination.
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Select the school district |
Enter Username / Password |
Step 2: Log in with your Family ID
Your username and password will both be your Skyward Family Access “Family ID”.
Step 3: Navigating the Map Page
- After logging in you will arrive at the Map section. Here you will see your student’s bus location and the estimated time of arrival.
- If you have multiple students riding buses, there is an arrow with a dropdown menu on this screen to switch between your students.
- Remember if the bus is not on route you will not able to see its location.
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Bus Location and Arrival Time |
Dropdown Menu for Students |
Step 4: Navigating the Scans and Setup Pages
- The Scans page shows the time and location your students scanned on or off the vehicle. Also shown here is their bus number and route name.
- A popup will appear when your student scans onto or off of the bus.
- The Setup page allows for different notifications to be turned to on or off. We recommend all notifications be turned on, as this will allow you to receive the most up-to-date information from the bus and the transportation department.
- You can also log out from the Setup page. Please note, if you are not logged into the application you will not receive notifications to your smartphone.
- This app estimates travel time along the scheduled route. If the bus is sitting waiting to load or unload, is stuck in traffic or has to take a detour, the estimated arrival time may not be accurate. This app can also be inaccurate if a substitute bus is used. Please use this system only as a helpful guide.
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Student Scans Screen |
Notifications Screen |
