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Roto Point - School Buses Runs
Students may be eligible for free or subsidised travel to and from school or TAFE under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS).
This page is about travelling to school safely and planning your school trip for school students in NSW, the bus routes we offer and link to apply for a new bus pass, bus pass update and information on the free or subsidised travel between school and home.
For further information please visit the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) page.
Printable Map
Bus Registration
NSW Bus information for schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a FREE travel pass?
Kindergarten to Year 2 (infants)
There is no minimum walking distance for these students.
Year 3 to Year 6
The straight line distance from the student's home address to school is more than 1.6km. The walking distance from home to school is 2.3km or further.
Year 7 to Year 12
The straight line distance from the student's home address to school is more than 2km, or The walking distance from home to school is 2.9km or further.
TAFE students
They are under 18 years of age at 1 January of the year of application.
They are enrolled in a full-time TAFE course for a minimum of 16 hours per week.
They are not employed. The walking distance from home to TAFE is 3.2km or further.
They attend the closest TAFE where enrolment is available.
Who can’t get itFree school travel is available to students who live outside of the following distances from their school.
If you live within these distances, the student may still qualify for a School Term Bus Pass.
What is the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS)?
It is a scheme administered by Transport for NSW in conjunction with schools and transport companies to enable eligible students to travel to and from school at no cost to the parents or guardians.
How do I update a school travel pass
If a student's details change, please re-apply or update their details with Transport for NSW for the school travel pass or School Opal card.
Things to know before updating your details
You will need to re-apply for a school travel pass or update details if the student:
changes school or campus.
changes home address.
changes their name.
received an expiry notification but have special circumstances.
is requesting a new transport operator.
Please contact the operator directly to find out when and where the student's pass will be sent.
Student Code of Conduct when travelling
It is a scheme administered by Transport for NSW in conjunction with schools and transport companies to enable eligible students to travel to and from school at no cost to the parents or guardians.
The Student Code of Conduct exists to ensure you travel safely and show respect for others.Students must follow regulations when travelling between home and school using public transport.
All students must behave in a manner that ensures both their comfort and safety and that of other passengers.Disobeying these rules may lead to:the withdrawal of school travel passes.banning students from travelling on public transport.police prosecution and court action.
Vandalism is a serious criminal offence. Students caught tagging, etching or vandalising Transport for NSW property will be arrested and may face criminal charges.
