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All pupils who live in Hull and attend a school within the city, or their nearest school, will be entitled to a free bus pass if -

• they are aged under eight years and live two or more miles from school (shortest safe walking route)
• they are aged eight to 16 years and live three or more miles from school (shortest safe walking route)

Free bus passes will also be available to pupils from low-income families (i.e. those who qualify for free school meals or who are in receipt of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit) as follows -

• pupils aged 8 to 11 years attending their nearest school which is 2 miles or more from home (shortest safe walking route)
• pupils aged 11 to 16 years attending one of their three nearest schools which is between 2 and 3 miles from home (shortest safe walking route)
• pupils attending the nearest suitable school preferred on the grounds of religion or belief where they live between 2 and 15 miles from that school

To apply for a free bus pass, please complete and return the application form available to download below -

Concessionary fares

Pupils not entitled to a free bus pass can take advantage of the concessionary fares scheme we run in partnership with the bus companies.

Primary school concessionary travel pass
Pupils are eligible for a concessionary travel pass if they live within the Hull city boundary and do not qualify for free transport. They must be attending either of -

• their designated primary school in the city
• a primary school in the East Riding, if it is the nearest

If a pupil moves house, we can provide a concessionary pass to enable them to continue going to the same primary school.

A concessionary travel pass entitles the child to travel to and from school at a cost of 20 pence (this amount is subject to change without notice).

Secondary school concessions
We operate a scheme in conjunction with the bus companies to enable all children to travel for a reduced fare within the city boundary.

The scheme does not require the children to carry a pass to receive a reduced fare. The fares vary according to operator, and are subject to change without notice.

Transport for Further Education (16 - 18 year olds)

We publish a yearly transport policy statement. If you are a student on a full time further education course, the policy details the help available for transport costs to and from the college you are attending. This assistance is provided by us and your college. Please see the downloadable PDF below -

Contact us

Welfare benefits team
Hull City Council
Municipal Buildings
Trippett Street
Hull
HU2 8AA
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Tel: 01482 300 300
Email: studentsupport@hullcc.gov.uk