Eligibility
You may be entitled to free travel to and from school if you:
- are under 8 years old and live more than 2 miles from your nearest qualifying school
- are aged 8-16 years old and live more than 3 miles from nearest qualifying school.
You might be entitled to free travel if you get free school meals or if your family get the maximum level of Working Tax Credit.
This is only a guideline though. You need to check with your Local Authority who can give you advice on your individual situation.
Local Authority contacts
For help with transport costs to schools in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield please contact your Local Authority on the number below:
Bradford: 01274 385 581
Calderdale: 01422 392 542
Kirklees: 01484 225 263
Wakefield: 01924 305 643
Leeds: Use the links below for application forms, information and for help with transport costs if you live in the Leeds district of West Yorkshire.
Policy for the provision of home to school or college transport for children and students prior to their nineteenth birthday (65k pdf).
Application forms for help with school travel LEEDS only
Application form for help with travelling expenses in Leeds 2011-2012 academic year (116k pdf)
Application for support with home to school travel arrangements in Leeds for 2012-2013 academic year (116k pdf)
Application forms for help with Sixth Form and College travel LEEDS only
Forms will be available to download soon for 2012-2013 academic year.
If you require any further information regarding help with travel costs if you live in the Leeds district please call 0113 348 1121.
