Staffordshire’s 2026–27 Post-16 Transport Policy outlines travel support options for eligible students aged 16–25 in further education.
Students who have been issued a public bus pass under the Staffordshire County Council post 16 travel assistance scheme are normally limited to travel on school days only. Passes issued for a seat on a contracted vehicle are limited to the one morning and one afternoon journey to and from school during term time. Any travel between sites during the day is not covered by the scheme, but the school or college may be able to offer assistance.
Passes purchased directly from public service operators, schools and colleges will have different arrangements regarding costs, timings and how and when to apply, and they should be contacted directly for more information.
People with certain disabilities are eligible for a bus pass which provides free public bus travel at any time within Staffordshire, and between 9.30am and 11pm weekdays or all day at weekends and bank holidays
outside of Staffordshire. Anyone who is eligible for a disabled person’s bus pass, but who cannot travel unassisted may also be able to get a 'companion pass'. This will allow their carer to travel free with them within the Staffordshire County Council area. Please visit the disabled person's concessionary bus pass webpage for further information.
