Welcome to Schoolbuses
Welcome to School Bus Services
Schoolbuses have begun accepting applications for the 2027 school year. We encourage families to submit applications before 13 November 2026 to "save your seat" and support planning and allocation of services for the 2027 school year. Applications received after this date may not be processed in time for the commencement of Term 1, 2027.
Note that families do not need to reapply if they are currently receiving transport assistance by way of bus or conveyance allowance, and there are no changes to their current circumstances. However, families will need to reapply for students transitioning from Kindy to Primary School and from Primary to High School, as this is considered a change of circumstances.
Student Transport Assistance Program
The Student Transport Assistant Program provided by the Public Transport Authority (PTA) in Western Australia provides eligible students with Transport Assistance by way of the ‘Orange’ school bus network or, in some circumstances, a Conveyance Allowance.
Throughout regional WA, the “Orange” school bus network is vital to the community. Schoolbuses help remote and regional mainstream students and students with special needs to connect to their nearest appropriate school.
Transport Assistance is provided to eligible students to assist families/carers with transport, and towards vehicle running costs incurred travelling to and from school each school day (except for pupil free days).
To find out more about the Student Transport Assistance Program and the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to review the Student Transport Assistant Policy (STAP) in the first instance. Summaries of eligibility criteria are also available via the Transport Assistance menu at the top of the page.
You can view the Department of Education Gazetted School Days, Dates and Terms here.
Student Transport Assistance Application Processing
If you have a question regarding the processing of your application, our FAQ sheet provides answers to many common queries. Please allow at least 15 working days from your submission date before reaching out to us. Contacting us sooner or sending multiple requests will not expedite the application process.
Please note:
- An online application is required for each new student seeking Transport Assistance. Multiple students can be added to one application form.
- If a student's circumstances change, such as changing school or moving to a new residential address, their eligibility may be affected and a fresh application for Transport Assistance is required.
- Students who have already applied for and been approved for Transport Assistance do not need to periodically reapply if their circumstances have not changed, unless Schoolbuses communicates otherwise.
- Applications for Transport Assistance can be submitted up to 12 months in advance.
- Applications can be submitted by pressing the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page, or by clicking here.