If school bus is available to the school and host does not live within walking distance. (15 min max), host has to provide rides to/from the school,    If rides are necessary, fee for rides can be arranged separately from montly homestay fee per each student's case.  During weekend or even weekdays, student may need a ride for extra activities, which must be pre-scheduled with the host.  Estimated frequency of ride demand must be discussed with student and student's parent(s) before homestay starts, which determine the amount of ride fee.