Transport

The Children's Transport Team help children and young people to access the transport they need to get to and from school or college.

The Children's Transport Team help children and young people to access the transport they need to get to and from school or college.

The Children’s Transport policy for Leeds can be found here: Children's Transport Policy

More detailed information about the Children's Transport Team can be found on the Children's Transport webpage, or download our Children's Transport easy read guide. 

If you have applied for SEND Transport and have a query, check out who you need to contact.

For more information email the team at send.transportapplications@leeds.gov.uk 
 

Transport

Applying for transport assistance

We have a simple digital application form for families to use when applying for transport assistance. 

If a parent or carer wants to apply for transport assistance, they should submit application form through the below links:

  • Click here if your child will be attending a school or SILC
  • Click here if your child will be attending a college

You will not receive notification of their digital application being received by our team; however, we monitor applications daily and application are usually assessed within three weeks.

If you have any questions regarding transport arrangements contact passenger transport services at csd.passengers@leeds.gov.uk or 0113 3760100.

Independent Travel Training

The Independent travel training team help people aged five to 24 who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) to travel more independently.

Independent travel training is free for children and young people who are:

  • eligible for transport assistance
  • children who are looked after

A dedicated travel buddy will join you on public transport to and from school or college.

As your confidence grows we will help you to become more independent and prepare you for adulthood.

You will receive a tailored travel plan so that you can track your progress.

Click here to download the independent travel training information flyer. 

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Travelling around Leeds

Metro – train and bust timetables

Visit the Metro website to find out about:

  • Ticket Prices
  • Bus routes
  • Train routes

The metro website has information about travelling to and from school using buses (public transport). You will find information about bus passes and school bus timetables.

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Disabled persons travel pass

A disabled persons travel pass provides you with: 

  • Free off-peak travel on local bus services* in West Yorkshire from 0930 to midnight, Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
  • Free travel on local bus services throughout England between 0930 and 2300, Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
  • Half-fare, off-peak train travel within West Yorkshire. Off peak train travel is Monday to Friday after 0930 until 1600, then from 1830, and all day on weekends and public holidays. If you are travelling by train during the weekday evening peak - 1601 to 1829 - you will need to buy an Anytime Day Single or Anytime Day Return ticket.

Click here to find out more and apply for a disabled persons travel pass. 

Leeds City Council – travelling by taxis or private hire vehicles

Leeds City Council are responsible for making sure that taxi and private hire trade in Leeds is operated in a safe and professional manner and that the correct standards of safety and comfort are satisfied by all licensed drivers, vehicles and operators.

As well as drivers, all of our licensed vehicles have undergone and passed stringent tests for roadworthiness to ensure they meet MOT standards and comply with the current licensing conditions before a licence is issued.

To stay safe, follow these taxi aware rules:

  • only use a licensed taxi or pre-booked private hire vehicle
  • never get into a vehicle other than the one you have booked or a Hackney carriage you have hailed in the street or at a taxi rank
  • confirm the driver is licensed and that they have a badge
  • sharing a vehicle is a great idea and always sit in the back seats
  • if you have any doubts, don’t get in and order another vehicle

Connect in the North have developed a travelling by taxi's guide. Click here to download the guide. 

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Post 16 Transport Policy

Our post 16 transport policy statement provides information about the transport support available for students aged 16-18 and young people aged 19 to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities to attend places of learning.

You can read the Post 16 Transport Policy here.