School transport

Home to school transport update for autumn 2020

The following FAQs have been drawn up to clarify what transport arrangements will be put in place from this academic year for pupils who are entitled to transport assistance from us.

Under 16 transport to school

• Step 1: Check that you are eligible for free under-16 home to school transport
• Step 2: Apply for free under-16 home to school transport
• Step 3: The result of your under-16 home to school transport application

16+ transport

• Students aged 16-19 and 19-25 - Help with the cost of travelling to school or college
• Apply for a student fare card
• Replace or change your student fare card

Our concessionary seat scheme

If your child is not eligible for free transport, you can apply for a concessionary seat.

Travelling by public bus to school or college

Find which buses serve your child's school, and about free and concessionary rates on London buses (Transport for London).

Using our school transport

Information for parents about behaviour standards, accidents and emergencies, and passenger assistants.

School transport disruption due to bad weather

Find out about disruptions to school transport.

How to become a school transport provider

• Escort information for school transport providers
• In the event of a major incident affecting school transport

Minibus information for schools

Minibus advice and information for schools.