How to apply for the Spare Seat Scheme
Complete the application form and send it to the address on the form.
How much it costs
The cost for Spare Seat travel is £538.10 and is payable termly:
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Autumn term - £212.00
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Spring term - £199.00
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Summer term - £127.10
Pro-rata payments based on the annual cost will be required for passengers who take up a seat after the start of the academic year. Single or one way journeys are not available at a discounted rate.
Refunds
A refund will be given on a pro-rata basis if it is necessary for the Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Team to withdraw a Spare Seat prior to the expiry of a valid permit. The refund will be payable from the date of withdrawal.
Refunds for permits which are no longer required by the holder will not be made.
The charges are reviewed annually and any increases may exceed the current rate of inflation.
If your child has been issued a Spare Seat Travel Pass
The Spare Seat Travel Pass Once your child has been allocated a spare seat, a travel pass will be issued provided that an application form has been completed and the appropriate payment made.
The travel pass must be carried by your child and produced for the driver on each journey otherwise your child may be refused access to the ‘vehicle’.
The travel pass can be used only on the designated service by the named holder and must not be given to anyone else to use.
Pay for a spare seat
If you have been offered a Spare Seat on School Transport and have received an invoice from us requesting payment, then you can pay online.
If your child loses their travel pass
You can get a replacement from us for £14.70.
Contact the School Transport Team.
Further information
For more information on the Spare Seat Scheme download the academic booklet.