Fares & Concessions


Business Partner	...bus passes Transport School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS Funding) The Queensland government acknowledges the necessity for the education of students and accepts a responsibility for the provision of education facilities within the state. It is, however, the responsibility of parents to make suitable travel arrangements for their children to attend school. For many years, successive state governments have provided assistance with school transport costs for eligible students in some circumstances. This assistance is provided under the School Transport Assistance Scheme which recognizes the needs of students in areas with limited student populations where facilities cannot be justified. It is in these areas that school transport assistance is provided to enable students to attend education facilities. *(Click here for more detailed information)* *If you would like to apply for School Transport Assistance click on the links below* DISTANCE ELIGIBLE Application Form Must live more than 3.2km from closest State Primary school OR 4.8km from closest state High School SAFETY NET ELIGIBLE Application Form Health Care or Pension Card Required Non Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NGSTAS) The Non Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NGSTAS), funded by the State government, provides financial assistance to families whose children have been assessed as being eligible for travel assistance to attend an approved non-state school. The NGSTAS consists of two programs: 1. The Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) (Click here to find out more information). 2. The Students with Disabilities (SWD) Transport Assistance Program (Click here to to find out more information ) Applications for financial assistance should be directed to Queensland Catholic Education Commission BUS PASSES WITH TOP UP FARES Students who elect not to attend their closest school must pay cash TOP UP FARE to the bus operator. This fare is calculated as the difference between the Authorised Cash Fare and the amount Queensland Transport pays us directly. (TOP UP FARE = Authorised CASH FARE less STAS or SAFETY NET payments to Southern Cross Transit) FULL FARE is payable for students who are not be eligible for the School Transport Assistance Scheme. LOST or DAMAGED BUS PASSES Drivers can not accept applications for replacement bus passes, they may only be obtained by the parent or guardian of the student by either; NOTE: THERE IS A $20 FEE to replace a Bus Pass 1. ELECTRONIC CONTACT - simply contact us by telephone, fax or e-mail and we can process the pass and payment electronically. We accept MASTERCARD/VISA only. OR 2. IN PERSON - this is the quickest method of replacing a lost or damaged bus pass, simply visit our office and we should be able to process the replacement pass on the spot. NOTE: Adobe Reader is required to view some links (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER)

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Transport School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS Funding)
The Queensland government acknowledges the necessity for the education of students and accepts a responsibility for the provision of education facilities within the state. It is, however, the responsibility of parents to make suitable travel arrangements for their children to attend school. For many years, successive state governments have provided assistance with school transport costs for eligible students in some circumstances. This assistance is provided under the School Transport Assistance Scheme which recognizes the needs of students in areas with limited student populations where facilities cannot be justified. It is in these areas that school transport assistance is provided to enable students to attend education facilities.
(Click here for more detailed information)
If you would like to apply for School Transport Assistance click on the links below

DISTANCE ELIGIBLE Application Form
Must live more than 3.2km from closest State Primary school OR 4.8km from closest state High School
SAFETY NET ELIGIBLE Application Form
Health Care or Pension Card Required

Non Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NGSTAS)
The Non Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NGSTAS), funded by the State government, provides financial assistance to families whose children have been assessed as being eligible for travel assistance to attend an approved non-state school. The NGSTAS consists of two programs:
1. The Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) (Click here to find out more information).
2. The Students with Disabilities (SWD) Transport Assistance Program (Click here to to find out more information )
Applications for financial assistance should be directed to Queensland Catholic Education Commission
BUS PASSES WITH TOP UP FARES
Students who elect not to attend their closest school must pay cash TOP UP FARE to the bus operator. This fare is calculated as the difference between the Authorised Cash Fare and the amount Queensland Transport pays us directly. (TOP UP FARE = Authorised CASH FARE less STAS or SAFETY NET payments to Southern Cross Transit)
FULL FARE is payable for students who are not be eligible for the School Transport Assistance Scheme.
LOST or DAMAGED BUS PASSES
Drivers can not accept applications for replacement bus passes, they may only be obtained by the parent or guardian of the student by either; NOTE: THERE IS A $20 FEE to replace a Bus Pass
1. ELECTRONIC CONTACT - simply contact us by telephone, fax or e-mail and we can process the pass and payment electronically. We accept MASTERCARD/VISA only. OR
2. IN PERSON - this is the quickest method of replacing a lost or damaged bus pass, simply visit our office and we should be able to process the replacement pass on the spot.

NOTE: Adobe Reader is required to view some links (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER)