We want to share an important update about student transportation with Valley Transit. Beginning this school year, Valley Transit is transitioning to a new fare collection system. While AASD middle and high school students will continue to ride Valley Transit buses for free, student ID cards will no longer be accepted as fare.

To ride for free, students must now use either the WisGO card or the WisGO mobile app. Students will choose one method only—either the card or the app—not both.

Each student who plans to ride Valley Transit will need their own unique WisGO card or app code. These are not transferable. To get started, students must visit their school’s main office at the beginning of each school year to receive either:

• A physical WisGO card, or
• A one-time activation code to set up the WisGO app on their smartphone.

If your student selects the app option, please download the WisGO app on their smartphone before visiting the school office, as this will help streamline the setup process. Instructions for downloading and setting up the app can be found here.

Please note: We kindly ask that only students who plan to use Valley Transit regularly for school or work visit the school office to receive a WisGO card or app code.

Grace Period for Start of School Year

To ensure a smooth transition, there will be a grace period during the first several weeks of school. During this time, students will still be allowed to ride Valley Transit without a card or app, giving everyone a chance to get signed up and ready.

Valley Transit Support at Back-to-School Events

Valley Transit staff will be available at select back-to-school events across AASD to assist with downloading the WisGO app, answer questions about the new fare system, and share general transit information with families. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity for extra support and information. 

For families who use Valley Transit beyond student transportation, we’ve also included Valley Transit’s informational brochure on the new fare system.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting safe and efficient student transportation. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school office or the AASD Transportation Office.