School buses
The Victorian Government coordinates the operation of an extensive network of school bus services throughout Victoria. This page provides an overview of those services, including initiatives for further improving school bus safety.
Information on this page
Details of school bus services
There are two types of school bus services:
Safety tips
Safety tips for both children and other road users are available from the
School bus safety webpage.
The State Government also offers a range of
educational programs for schools to teach children of all ages how to safely use public transport.
Other forms of school transport assistance
Concession fares
School children in Victoria can access discounted, concession fares for travel on all bus, train and tram services by obtaining a
Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card.
Conveyance allowances
Assistance with school transport is also available through the Conveyance Allowance, which is administered by the
Department of Education. Students who are eligible for the Conveyance Allowance will have their fares refunded for travel on public transport services (train or bus).
To be eligible for the Conveyance Allowance, students must either attend the nearest government school or the nearest appropriate denominational non-government school. In both case, students must live at least 4.8 kilometres from the school.
For eligible students who travel by private car, a school-owned bus or privately contracted (charter) bus services, a range of allowances based upon the distance travelled is available.