What happens after I have applied?

What happens next?

Be sure to check out your other options| before you apply as they may be cheaper or more convenient for you.

If you are entitled to help under the Staffordshire post 16 transport scheme this is what will happen once we have received your application form|.

  • We will check you application to confirm if you are entitled and what help we can give you
  • If you aren't entitled to help, or we are unable to offer transport to you, we will email or write to you as quickly as possible to let you know.
  • If you are entitled to transport through this scheme, and transport is available, we will email or write to you to confirm what help we can provide.Attached to the offer will be an invoice, a direct debit mandate and request for photographs where applicable
  • If you don't have to pay, we will write to you to confirm what help we can provide and request photographs to be supplied if applicable
  • Please read the letter carefully to make sure the offer of help meets your needs. If you do not wish to accept the offer of transport, please contact us as soon as possible using the number below 
  • Invoices must be paid within 28 days of issue. Alternatively the direct debit mandate must be completed and returned to Staffordshire County Council as soon as possible for processing
  • Travel passes will be released once invoices are paid in full, or a completed direct debit mandate has been returned, processed and accepted
  • Local bus service and rail passes will be forwarded to schools or colleges for collection on the first day of term. 
  • Passes on contracted school buses will be sent to your home address.   
  • If your school or college is outside Staffordshire your pass will be sent to your home address.
  • Please note travel will not be allowed without a valid pass
  • It can take up to 20 working days after your payment or mandate has been received for us to issue your pass. You will need to arrange and pay for your own travel arrangements until then.

If you have any questions either:

  • Email us at student.transport@staffordshire.gov.uk
  • Write to us at the following address:

    Transport and the Connected County 
    Staffordshire County Council
    Wedgwood Building, Block A
    Tipping Street
    Stafford
    ST16 2DH

  • Call us on
  • West area (Stafford Borough) 01785 278719
  • North area (Newcastle Borough and Staffordshire Moorlands District areas) - 01785 278679
  • East area (East Staffs Borough and Tammworth Borough areas) - 01785 276738
  • South area (Cannock Chase District, Lichfield District and South Staffs area) - 01785 278718

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