School Transport: Bus Applications

Bathgate Academy have been advised by school transport that ALL pupils requiring transport should submit an application – this will include children who travel by taxi and mini bus as well as school buses.  P7 pupils who will be attending Bathgate Academy will require a pass to use the buses on their transition days.

Pupils who are travelling with medical conditions will continue to have their travel arrangements assessed by the school doctor and at this stage do not require to submit an application.

The new bus pass layout will differ from previous years so pupils should be made aware that previous cards will not be accepted.  School transport have created a link to a new online feature which allows parents and carers to submit an application online making it quicker and easier.  The form can be found at the following address and will be submitted directly to school transport:

http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/10045/Free School- Transport-Application-form

The deadline given by School Transport for submission of forms is 6th MAY –  This date is earlier than in previous years in order to ensure service delivery.  There are printed paper copies of the application form and these are available from Bathgate Academy school office for anybody who cannot access the online facility.