Transportation Policies & Procedures
Cultivating Youth provides transportation services to Orleans Parish: Uptown, Mid-City, Downtown, Gentilly, Algiers and New Orleans' East with the exception of Michoud. We transport youth that can get dropped off to a car pool line/picked up from a car pool line, and does not require us to enter a building in order for them to be released.
Payments
Payments are due on the Friday before transportation services are rendered so that we can plan our routes accordingly and guarantee pick-up. Anyone making payments after Friday will be be serviced if the route and schedule permits. Payments can be made HERE. Credit cards or Paypal accounts can be used to make payments. Slots are not confirmed until payments are received.
One Way/2 kids/One Stop - Weekly Rates (Monday - Friday)
Uptown - Uptown: $100
Uptown - Downtown: $125
Uptown - Algiers: $125
Uptown - East: $150
East - East: $125
East - Algiers: $150
Downtown - Algiers: $125
Downtown - East: $125
Downtown - Downtown: $125
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Two Way/2 kids/One Stop - Weekly Rates (Monday - Friday)
Uptown - Uptown: $125
Uptown - Downtown: $150
Uptown - East: $175
Uptown - Algiers: $150
East - East: $150
East - Algiers: $200
Downtown - East: $150
Downtown - Downtown: $125
Downtown - Algiers: $175
Inquire about our group rates
Preparation
- Children should arrive at the van stop 10 minutes before the van is scheduled to arrive. We cannot wait more than 5 minutes.
- Stay away from the road, children should be at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb.
- Be cautious
- Remind children that the van stop is not a place to run or play.
Behavior on the Van
- Sit and wear seatbelts at all times.
- All riders should sit down and avoid loud talking or other distractions for the van driver.
- There is no tolerance for hitting. There will be one warning and then the rider will be dismissed from transportation.
- Stay inside the van. Children should never put their hands, arms, or heads out of the window.
- Keep aisles clear, books or bags are tripping hazards and can block the way in an emergency.
- Get ready before reaching their stop, children should get ready to leave by getting their belongings together.
- Wait for the van to make a complete stop before standing at their destination, exiting carefully an always walk in front of the van.