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Vacant Seats

If, after entitled students have been accommodated, spare places still exist on contract vehicles, these may be offered to students not eligible for free Home to School Transport..

Vacant seats will be allocated to students based on the categories below. The Categories are listed in order of priority (highest first):

1) Those students living in an area previously covered by the Contributory Transport Scheme, or students who have purchased a Vacant Seat in the previous academic year.

2) Warwickshire residents who have not previously travelled under the Vacant Seats Scheme.

3) Non-Warwickshire residents who have not previously travelled under the Vacant Seats Scheme.

Vacant Seats will be allocated subject to the following conditions:

1) Should the place be required for an entitled traveller, the service be withdrawn, or the route altered, the pass will be withdrawn. One terms notice will be given, except for students travelling by taxi, where a minimum of one weeks notice will be given.

2) Where a pass is withdrawn after payment has been made, a refund will be made based on the number of days travelled.

3) Vacant Seat passes are not available on public transport services.

4) Vacant Seats for students can only be allocated once all entitled travellers have been accommodated. Parents should therefore make alternative arrangements until they have received confirmation that a Vacant Seat is available.

5) A parental contribution is required for the Vacant Seats Scheme. If the contribution is not received, students will not be able to travel.

6) Vacant Seats are not available to students attending school sixth forms or colleges of Further Education.

How much does it cost?

The rate of parental contribution is as follows:

Students living over statutory walking distance	£175 per term or £475 per annum
Students living less than statutory walking distance or currently receiving Contributory Transport	£95 per term or £250 per annum

Those in receipt of Income Support, Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance, or the Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit, are eligible to pay a reduced charge.

Students living over statutory walking distance	£87.50 per term
Students living less than statutory walking distance or currently receiving Contributory Transport	£47.50 per term

How do I apply?

If you would like to apply for help with transport, please complete an application form.

To print an application form for the 2008/09 Academic Year, click here.

To print an application form for the 2008/09 Spring Term, click here.

Alternatively call 01926 742059 or 01926 742051 (Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 5.00, Fri 9.00 - 4.30) or email: educationtransport@warwickshire.gov.uk

What route will my child be allocated to and when does it operate?

To find out more about transport routes and timetables, click here.

Any Questions?

If you have any questions about Home to School Transport, or Warwickshire County Council's Home to School Transport Policy, please contact the Education Transport Office. (Details above).

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