The Lakewood Student Transportation Authority has processed applications for more than 33,500 students across 54 schools as it prepares for the 2026-2027 school year.

As of May 18, the LSTA has completed processing for 33,514 students and established 1,412 bus routes to serve yeshivas and private schools across the region. Among renewal routes, the authority achieved a 92.5 percent renewal rate.

The first round of competitive bidding is scheduled for May 26, with the application and routing process continuing throughout the summer months.

Officials urge families to verify their forms for both the current 2025-2026 and upcoming 2026-2027 school years on the LSTA website at lakewoodsta.org.