Matthew Flinders Drive Closure Update and Bus Pass Applications for 2025

Please see the below letter(s) for associated School Bus changes to accommodate the traffic switch between Emerald Drive / Matthew Flinders Drive commencing Thursday 21st November 2024 and information on bus pass applications for 2025. 

For additional information, please refer to your schools timetabled services at: https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/school-services/school-timetables and select the link adjacent to your school’s name; “New timetable | 21 November 2024”. Alternatively, you can contact Busways Customer Service on 1300 69 2929 or infoline@busways.com.au.

Student Travel Applications

Applications are now open for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. 

Students progressing from Year 2 to Year 3 do not need to re-apply if they:

• are continuing at the same school, and
• are residing at the same address, and
• have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification.

Students who change address, school, campus location, have repeated a year or received an expiry notification for their school travel entitlement need to renew or update their details before the end of term 4. This will ensure that schools can endorse applications, so their travel entitlement can remain valid for the start of the 2025 school year.

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition that is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.