Who can get free school transport

Raising the participation age to 18

In 2015, the Government increased the age at which young people must continue in education or training to 18.

Although young people must now remain in education or training until they are 18, the government has not increased the age range of free transport available to eligible young people in line with this. Free transport is still only available to eligible children and young people up to age 16.

For further information on raising the participation age please see the Department for Education website.

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