2022/2023 Academic Year Bus Passes On Sale Now!

 

Each year we conduct a full network review of our dedicated school bus services to ensure that we continue to best serve the needs of our passenger’s, and that the services provided remain financially viable for their future security.

 

We have recently conducted a review of our Winchcombe School bus services as we’ve seen the demand from some areas currently served decline. During the review we have worked closely with the Head Teacher (Jonathan Templeton), to understand where the demand for travel is likely to be and potential numbers.

 

From September, we will operate revised timetables and routes on our M15 & M18 services. Unfortunately, we are having to cancel the M16 service as this has operated during the current academic year at a loss, something we can no longer sustain.

 

We are pleased to confirm all bus stops will continue to be served, with the exception of few which have very little or no demand for. Below is a quick guide reviewing the changes to the current timetables and bus stops. If your child’s bus stop is no longer served, we have suggested the nearest bus stop in the right hand column. In some circumstances the bus stop has changed to the opposite side of the road.

 

 

 

Notes:

 

• Timetable effective from Monday 5th September 2022 until Friday 21st July 2023

• Operates on Winchcombe School term days including special timetables for early finishes

• This is a dedicated school bus service & is not available for members of the general public to use

• Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served

• We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys

• All passengers are required to produce a vaild bus pass on the commencement of each journey

 

Prices:

 

• Option 1: 1 x £50 deposit followed by a final payment of £745 before Friday 24th August 2022.

• Option 2: 1 x £50 deposit followed by 9 monthly instalments by standing order of £93.89

 

Any parent or carer who already has a child using any of our dedicated school bus services will be entitled to claim a 5% discount on the cheapest route for the second & all subsequent children travelling.

 

Applications can be made at any time during the school year, however, we cannot guarantee your child a seat until we have received either a deposit or full payment.

 

For full terms & conditions please click here.

 

                                                                  Click here  to purchase a bus pass for our M15 service

 

Notes:

 

• Timetable effective from Monday 5th September 2022 until Friday 21st July 2023

• Operates on Winchcombe School term days including early finishes

• This a dedicated school bus service & is not available for members of the general public to use

• Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served

• We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys

• All passengers are requied to produce a vaild bus pass on the commencement of each journey

 

Prices:

 

• Option 1: 1 x £50 deposit followed by a final payment of £745 before Friday 26th August 2022

• Option 2: 1 x £50 deposit followed by 9 monthly instalments by standing order of £93.89

 

Any parent or carer who already has a child using any of our dedicated school bus services will be entitled to claim a 5% discount on the cheapest route for the second and all subsequent children travelling.

 

Applications can be made at any time during the school year, however, we cannot guarantee your child a seat until we have received either a deposit or full payment.

 

For full terms & conditions please click here.

 

                                                                      Click here  to purchase a bus pass for our M18 service

 

Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C) school bus passes

 

We accept G.C.C school bus passes on our Winchcombe School dedicated school bus services. G.C.C will notify us directly of pupils who already have entitlement and will automatically be allocated a seat.

 

Most children and young people do not qualify for help with transport. G.C.C can only help with the cost of transport in certain situations to children who live in Gloucestershire and attend a maintained school or academy.

 

You may be eligible for free school transport

 

If your child goes to the nearest, or nearest available school to your home address and is;

• 2 miles or more for pupils aged under 8 years

• 3 miles or more for all pupils aged 8 and over

 

There are extended rights to transport for children over 8 if you are on the following:

• you are getting the maximum award of Working Tax Credit

• your child is eligible for free school meals

 

If you think you are eligible for free travel, please Click Here to apply on the G.C.C website.

 

Useful links & information....

 

• For full terms & condition of travel, click here.

• For Winchcmbe School website, including term dates & holidays, click here.

• For service information and weather related travel updates, click here.

 

We're here to help....

 

Please contact a member of our Home to School Team if you require any assistance:

 

• Call: 01242 257585

• E-mail: hometoschool@marchants-coaches.com

• Travel Shop: 61 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3LB.

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