West Berkshire Council announces refund for school transport

West Berkshire Council announces refund for school transport

West Berkshire Council have taken the decision to assist parents and carers who are finding it financially difficult during this time by offering the option to apply for a refund on fares paid for school transport. This is in response to the current directive from the Government to close schools during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

A refund will be given to those who have bought a farepayer seat on home to school transport for the two weeks from 23 March 2020 to 3 April 2020. To qualify for this refund parents and carers will need to complete the dedicated refund form available online: https://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/36932. The information needs to be completed correctly as the payment will be made by bank transfer.

A decision will be made regarding an automatic refund for the last two terms of school, from 20 April to 22 May 2020 and 1 June to 17 July 2020, once central Government have issued further guidance on school attendance for these periods.

Completed forms must be returned to: transport@westberks.gov.uk by Thursday 30 April 2020.