SCHOOL TRANSPORT 2012/2013
As and from 1st January 2012, school transport is no longer being dealt with by Co Meath VEC.
All queries relating to school transport will be dealt with by the local Bus Eireann Office on 01 7032472 or 01 7032427.
Full details are available on the Bus Eireann website at www.buseireann.ie
School Transport Scheme
School Transport Applications for Primary & Post Primary Pupils
Bus Éireann are pleased to offer an online application system for School Transport for primary & post primary pupils for the 2012/2013 school year. The deadline date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 27 April 2012. All applications received before the deadline date will be dealt with on an equal basis irrespective of when the application was made. A list of schools is available here. Please consult this list and obtain the roll number for your school before proceeding to the application page.
Please click here to submit an online application.
Alternatively application forms are available to download. Completed forms should be returned to Bus Eireann no later than Friday, 27 April 2012.
Cliceáil anseo chun an fhoirm iarratais Scéim Iompair Scoile a íoslódáil.
APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSPORT FOR PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS ARISING FROM A DIAGNOSED DISABILITY SHOULD BE MADE THROUGH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Changes to Post Primary School Transport Scheme
Changes Introduced for the 2011/12 school year
A number of changes to the Post Primary School Transport Scheme came into effect from the beginning of this school year (2011/12). Included in these changes is an increase to ten in the minimum number of eligible pupils from a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann, required to establish/retain a school transport service. The annual charge per pupil was increased to €350 but the family maximum remains at €650 per annum. Eligible pupils holding valid medical cards (GMS Scheme) continue to be exempt from paying this charge.
Changes to be introduced for the next school year (2012/13)
From the commencement of the 2012/13 school year, the use of the Catchment Boundary Area (CB) System as a means of determining eligibility will cease for all pupils newly entering post primary school.
- From the 2012/13 school year, school transport eligibility for all pupils newly entering a post primary school will be determined by reference to the distance they reside from their nearest Post-Primary Education Centre having regard to ethos and language.
- To be considered eligible for school transport, pupils must reside 4.8 kilometres or more from and be attending their nearest Post-Primary Education Centre, as determined by the Department and Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
- Pupils who are not eligible for school transport, under the above criteria, may apply for concessionary transport subject to a number of terms and conditions. These concessionary pupils will not be exempt from paying the annual charge nor will they count for the establishment or retention of a service.
School Transport Online Payments
Bus Éireann is pleased to offer an online payment facility for school transport tickets that is convenient and easy to use. You will need your latest Bus Eireann invoice details in order to make an online payment.
- Enter your family ID and PIN; both numbers are on the invoice you received from Bus Éireann.
- You may pay by means of VISA, MasterCard or LASER
- You will receive an email confirming details of your transaction.
You may continue to pay for tickets by cheque, credit card or cash at your local Bus Éireann School Transport office.
Tickets for fully eligible pupils will be posted out in early August and tickets for concessionary catchment boundary and ineligible pupils will be posted out when spare seats are allocated at a later date.
If you have a query with a School Transport Online Transaction, please email info@buseireann.ie with your Family ID Number which can be found on your invoice.
School Transport Refund Applications
Refund application forms are available to download here and may be sent to the local School Transport Office.
Travel Ticket Replacement Form
School Transport Travel Ticket Replacement Form’s are available here
Cliceáil anseo chun an fhoirm D’athsholáthar Ceadúnas Taistil a íoslódáil.