School - transport

The Education Transport Policy sets out the eligibility criteria for free school transport.

Free transport is given to school children who:

  • are under 8 years of age and who live more than two miles from their zoned school by the shortest available route

  • are over 8 years of age and live more than three miles from their zoned school by the shortest available route

  • are required to travel to school using a route that has been assessed being unsafe under the Transport Policy

  • have additional support needs

Free school transport is provided by either:

  • scholars season tickets for use on local bus services or

  • school transport contracts by buses, mini-buses or taxis

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