Benefits and support

School travel applications - information for parents

Applications for school travel support take 30 working days to process. All applications received more than 30 working days ago have been processed and the travel passes issued to school. Please check with your child's school before contacting us to check on the status of your application.

School travel support

Children up to age 16 may be entitled to subsidised transport, depending on the distance from home to school and if they meet certain eligibility criteria. In all cases you should read the Home to School Transport Policy for full details and eligibility before you apply. If your child is in post 16 education or training please also read our Post 16 Transport Statement 2022/23.

Apply for a travel pass

Eligibility and how to apply for free travel support.

Apply for a duplicate

Apply for a duplicate pass if original has been lost/stolen/destroyed.

Renew a travel pass

Renew if you have received a renewal letter for the next school year.

Submit an appeal

You have the right to appeal if your application has been refused.

Request reimbursement

If there's been a delay in processing your application you can request a reimbursement for fares paid.

Home to school transport (SEND)

Parents and carers of pupils up to 18 with a special education need or disability can apply for help with transport to and from school or college.