Dear Parent/Guardian
As advertised in April this year, due to a new home to school bus contract starting in September 2020, the number of school bus services available will be significantly reduced. This will affect the number of privilege seats that can be offered.
We are unable to confirm which services will be running at this stage but intend to have this information towards the end of July 2020.
We aim to open the first privilege seat application window towards the end of July 2020 for mainstream students, only, therefore, Post‐16 students will not be able to apply. There may be an opportunity for Post‐16 students to apply later but only after the start of the academic year. We are unable to confirm an application date at this stage, therefore, sixth
form students are expected to make their own transport arrangements.
form students are expected to make their own transport arrangements.
Once we have further information, the following webpage will be updated: http://www.iwight.com/IWCPrivilegeseats so please ensure you check this page regularly should you be interested in applying for the scheme.
Please also note the FAQs, Code of Good Practice and Ticket Terms and Conditions sections available via this webpage. Should you have any queries please contact the Transport Team at the Council via email: transport.info@iow.gov.uk or telephone: 823780.