How to apply for a spare seat on a council-run school bus
What it costs and how to pay
What it costs
The cost of each spare seat stays the same regardless of the distance travelled.
Type of resident | Annual fee |
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Buckinghamshire residents | £868 |
Non-Buckinghamshire residents | £1,200 |
Payment options
Payment option | Students who live in Buckinghamshire | Students who live outside Buckinghamshire |
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Single annual fee | £868 | £1,200 |
Monthly card payments (over 8 months)* | 8 x £111 | 8 x £153 |
Total cost of monthly payments | £888 | £1,224 |
Termly payment* | 3 x £298 | 3 x £408 |
Total cost of termly payments | £894 | £1,224 |
*These fees have been rounded and include a £26 administration fee for providing a new travel pass each term.
How to pay
You can pay with an online card payment or by calling us.
When to pay
If you have been allocated a spare seat for the first time, the payment deadline will be provided in the notification we send to you.
If you need to renew a Spare Seat bus pass for the spring term, we will send you a reminder in October. If you do not pay by the deadline your child’s place could be offered to another applicant.
If you have any questions regarding the Spare Seats Scheme and payment methods, contact us online.