I am nervous about the bus rides too since once we move Chloe's school alone is about 30min. away. The only good thing is there are only a few kids that will be on the bus so hopefully it won't be a long ride for her. If so, I think I'll just take her myself. Do buses typically have an aide or another person on the bus besides the driver? That's going to be another dealbreaker with me. If she doesn't have another person on the bus then I am going to take her myself. I always try to take the flies w/ honey approach first too just because people seem to respond better to that. I know I do. Great to hear that everything worked out for you!!