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Transport Help

 

What Transport help is available if I wish to attend Yeovil College?

You can apply to Somerset County Council for transport support in the form of an annual County Ticket student bus pass. Applications forms are available from:

Student Services, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Somerset BA21 4DR. Tel No: 01935 845397 or
Transporting Somerset, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY. Tel No: 0845 3459155

 

Details of bus routes can be found in our 2011/2012 bus guide.

 

Is there a limit to the distance I can travel?

The ticket is valid on all journeys that start and/or terminate within the administrative borders of Somerset and on cross border routes to and from Dorset, Devon or Wiltshire.

The ticket is valid on all public service routes operated by:
First, Bakers, Berkeley Travel, Hatch Green Coaches, Stagecoach Southwest, Frome Minibuses Ltd, Nippy Bus, Ridlers Ltd, Quantock Motors, South West Coaches, Stagecoach, Webberbus, Taylors Coaches, Libra Travel, Damory and Door to Dorset as well as Slinky and Taxibus services. If you are not sure if the service you wish to use is included please contact Somerset Direct on 0845 345 9155.

 

Am I eligible to get a ‘County Ticket'?

As long as you are attending a 16+ College of Further Education course funded by the Young Peoples Learning Agency (YPLA) or attending college as part of a work based learning course, then you will be entitled to apply for a ‘County Ticket'.

 

How much does it cost?

The cost of the ticket is set each year by Somerset County Council. The current price for 2010/2011 is £505 per year with a £40 discount for certain payment options. The price for 2011/12 will be set during the current academic year.

 

What if I am unable to use public transport due to a disability, special need or medical problem?

You may still get assistance on an individual basis and should contact the Student Services Co-ordinator for further details on 01935 845452.

 

Will I be able to claim a petrol allowance?

No, petrol allowances are only be available for students who live more than 3 miles from a bus stop. The allowance will only pay for your journey to your closest bus stop and the allowance is currently paid at 18p per mile.