Primary school children living two miles or more from school are entitled to free transport.  Children who are not eligible for free transport will have to pay a contribution towards the cost of transport if they make use of it.  It is possible for parents to buy:

• weekly books of tickets
• a termly pass
• a session pass

Payment for the above can be made by direct debit if parents wish.  The overall price is the same regardless of which method parents choose. There is also a system of stepped discounts for families with more than one child travelling to school.

It is the parent’s responsibility to make sure their child arrives at the pick-up point on time and behaves in a safe and acceptable manner while boarding, travelling in and leaving the vehicle.  Children who misbehave can lose their right to home to school transport. It should be noted that under guidelines issued in October 2002, the transport operator is responsible for taking reasonable care of the children on the bus.