Travel Information
Bus Travel
All information regarding bus passes can be accessed via the bus travel websites for your area, they will also be able to assist you with any queries regarding applications.
West Yorkshire
If you live in the West Yorkshire area you can apply for a bus pass via the WY Metro website by clicking on this link:
https://www.wymetro.com/schools/
You can apply for different types of bus pass - these are explained in the following section on the website:
https://www.wymetro.com/schools/education-passes/
To get support with your application please follow this link:
https://www.wymetro.com/contact-us/
FAQ answered by our West Yorkshire Travel liaison:
Q: What happens if I have not been able to meet the 26th June deadline?
A: We will carry on accepting forms after the deadline. It is important that new students apply as soon as possible so we can issue passes.
Q: What pass do students need to get half price fare? What is the difference between the under 16 photocard and the priority pass?
A: The half fare pass isn’t needed on the school buses if students are wearing school uniform as they will automatically get half fare. The priority pass is a place on a school bus that requires one. Look on the WYMetro website under the school and it tells you which services you need this pass for as it shows a purple symbol.
Q: Are the dedicated school buses just to Ryhill? What if students live in South Elmsall or South Kirkby?
A: Parents need to look under the school on our website to see all school services/routes if there is no school bus please ring our metroline on 0113 2457676.
Q: The online application says students need a passport to prove ID, what if my child doesn't have one?
A: Verification of identity must be through a passport or a travel centre with a birth certificate.
South Yorkshire
If you live in the South Yorkshire area you can apply for a bus pass via the Travel South Yorkshire website by clicking on this link:
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/ticketsandpasses/under-16-passes
For a zero fare pass you will need to apply to the local council.
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/ticketsandpasses/zero-fare-local-council-contacts
Applications submitted to the local council by 30 June 2021 will be processed and sent to home addresses during August in time for the start of term in September. After this date applications will still be processed but may not arrive in time for the start of school.
To get support with your application please follow this link:
27340-A-Megatravel-step-by-step-A5-FINAL.pdf