Welcome.....
Bookings for the next academic year open 1st March each year
We recomend you save this web address as it is specifically for parents who use the School Bus Services. Check out the Stop Press and Latest News for any updates or messages.
This is our booking site for the Home to School bus clubs managed by CTS Bus. To view a route or make a booking. At the top of this page Click on School Bus and then on the school. You can select the routes, view stops and proceed to book by clicking on the shopping trolley. You will need to set up a new account if you have not used the service before.
We no longer require a photo for your travel pass. We have moved to a QR Code electronic travel pass. This can be used on a mobile phone or prited off as a hard copy. The Travel Ticket will be sent to you by Email, look out for an email from Shuttle ID. The QR Codes will be sent out by the end of August. Using the new digital Travel Ticket parents will be able to know when the passenger boards the bus and will have the ability to track the progress of the journey. Keeping parents better informed of the journeys to school and back home. The digital Travel Tickets will be sent to the Email address you have registered on your account. You can transfer the ticket by Email, photo or printed copy so there are many ways for the passengers to have their Travel Ticket.
All passengers must produce the Travel Ticket to scan on entry as they board the bus.
When a route is fully booked we will add you to a waiting list. To do this please request a call back from the book now page. We can then see if it is possible to increase the size of bus or offer an alternative route. We hope you find the site easy to use and we will continue to develop the system going forward.
Moving Forward with CTS
We have made every effort to keep the travel costs as low as possible. The ongoing troubles, rising energy costs and fuel crisis have impacted on our services, resulting in an increase in the price of our school bus services. The price rise for the 2024/2025 academic year has been capped at 4.1% as we try to keep the costs as low as possible. This is only possible if everyone ensures they keep to the payment terms you select for your booking.
Our fleet upgrades to meet the changing demands for Low Emission Vehcles and the introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) has been a challenge. We now have achieved Zero or ULEZ low emissions on 95% of our fleet.
88% of our passenger vehicles are now wheelchair accessible and meet the most up to date PSVAR requirements. Confirming our comitment to inclusivity for all.
We will continue to offer the best possible travel options to school at a cost that is kept to a minimum without cutting corners. We do not allow standing passengers, everyone has to have a seat and a seat belt. Many other school buses still do not have seat belts fitted, but we believe they are an important part of keeping passengers safe. The school bus services continue to be subsidised by the private hire work we do around the school journeys. We encourage all schools to use our services for local and national trips as their support helps us to keep our services affordable for all.
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For latest news - https://bookings.ctsbus.co.uk/Latest-News
Tuesday 19th November
ALL school buses will be running on the normal routes this morning.
No changes to the usual daily routes.
Snow Day arrangements are not being used today.
There may be delays due to slower than usual traffic, wrap up warm whilst waiting for the bus.
Snow Days - Cancelled Services
When bad weather forces us to make changes to the school bus services we always post any changes here first.
A decision to cancel or delay the start is usually made at 7.00am and text messages sent to parents.
To check how to plan for a SNOW DAY or how things might change, click on the Latest News tab for more information.
Remember
1 - Any changes will be posted here first
2 - We will send a text message out to parents
3 - Plan for the cold weather and expect delays when travelling is difficult
4 - Have a plan in case schools close early and when we might bring passengers home from school early due to midday snow
School Bus Seats are almost fully booked.
With the school bus bookings for 2024/25 now almost fully booked, we have only a few seats available.
Click on School Bus option above then select your school and route.
It the route you would like is not available then it will be fully booked.
You can add your name to the waiting list, by emailing bookings@ctsbus.co.uk
Parents are advised to book early as the buses soon become fully booked.
Passengers without a valid Travel Pass will be refused travel.
School Bus Bookings for the next academic year open on 1st March each year.
Click on School Bus at the top of this page.
It is the parents own responsibility to ensure they book on time to avoid disappointment.
We do not guarantee to send reminders.
You are guaranteed your place and pick up area if you book by the 30th April.
Applications received after 30th April will be processed in order of receipt untill a route is fully booked.
When a bus route is full we will start a waiting list and offer other routes if possible.
The deposit payment is non-refundable once your booking is confirmed.
School Bus Bookings - Update
If you cannot see the shopping trolly when booking for your route then all seats may be fully booked. Please send an email to bookings@ctsbus.co.uk if you cannot book and we will check availability and get back to you.
Annual Summer Holiday
The CTS Bus Office will be closed for annual leave on Monday 12th August and will open again on Tuesday 27th August.
If you need to contact us during the holiday period please email bookings@ctsbus.co.uk