Other help with SEND transport
Other discounted transport options for young people with SEND include
Student fares, passes and travel cards
Most bus and rail services in the local area have special rates for students. You should contact the travel operator for more details.
Arriva offers daily, weekly, monthly, and annual student-saver tickets for their bus routes.
Students get a discount on the production of a valid student card from:
- National Union of Students (NUS)
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC), or
- College ID card.
Chiltern Railways offer season tickets for periods of a week, month, over a month, or a year.
Holders of monthly, longer season tickets or Travelcard season tickets, valid to High Wycombe station can currently use their ticket to travel for free on local Arriva buses within the High Wycombe Town zone at any time of day, 7 days a week.
Holders of monthly, longer season tickets or Travelcard season tickets, valid to Aylesbury station or Aylesbury Vale Parkway station can currently use their ticket to travel free on local Arriva, Silver Rider (Route 1), Water Rider (Routes 6 and 7) and Green (Route 4) within the Aylesbury fare zone at any time of day, 7 days a week.
Carousel Buses offer daily, weekly, monthly, and other time period zone tickets. There are a number of special discounts for Buckinghamshire College Group students.
Redline Buses, Red Rose Travel and Red Eagle offer daily, weekly, 4 weekly, and other time period zone tickets. They also offer a range of termly and annual student passes.
16 to 25 Railcards gives people aged between 16 and 25 one-third off most off-peak rail fares. For all journeys made between 4:30am and 10am on a Monday to Friday, a minimum fare of £12 is payable.
The 16 to 17 Saver gives 16 and 17-year-olds 50% off most rail fares every day of the year with no time restrictions and no minimum fare. There are some tickets and routes where the 16 to 17 Saver cannot be used.
Buckinghamshire young people aged 16 and 17 can get discounted bus travel with a Yoti CitizenCard. This proof of age card allows you to travel on some buses within Buckinghamshire for a reduced single fare.
The Yoti CitizenCard is a proof of age card and is available via Buckinghamshire schools and colleges, or from CitizenCard.
The card is only valid for journeys after 9 am on weekdays and all day at weekends and on bank holidays.
This option would not be suitable for journeys to schools or educational settings as the card is not valid for use until after the school day starts.
Buckinghamshire residents who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for a disabled person's bus pass to travel for free on public buses in Buckinghamshire. It can be used from 9am to 11:59pm, Monday to Friday and all day at the weekends/bank holidays.
Other transport providers may offer discount schemes. Please contact them direct for details.
Read more in section 4.1 of the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement.
Travel help from colleges
Some local colleges help students over the age of 16 to get cheaper travel to school or college.
Read more in section 4.2 of the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement.
16 to 19 Bursary Fund
Young people with SEND aged between 16 and 19 can apply for financial support from the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund.
This will give the most vulnerable groups up to £1,200 a year, which can be used to pay for transport to an education provider.
Parents, carers, or young people with SEND aged 16 to 19 should speak to their education provider's SENCO, class teacher, or headteacher to find out more
Discretionary bursary
Some local colleges will help young people with SEND if they are having money problems that could stop them from staying in education.
This funding is managed locally and schools and other educational settings can award this funding to any student who is facing genuine financial barriers to participation. To find out if you are eligible for a discretionary bursary please contact your school or educational setting.
Read more in section 6.4 of the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement.