The School Transport Scheme, operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth, opened on Friday 27 March for applications and payments. The closing date for payments is Friday, 8 May 2026.
This scheme is also open to application from pupils who have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine and all pupils residing in IPAS/EROC centres. These pupils will be required to apply for mainstream school transport by the deadline date of 8 May also. This will mean that all families, living in accommodation centres, IPAS centres, modular homes, with host families, and living independently, should now apply on the Bus Éireann family portal. Failure to apply and pay or enter medical card details will mean that a ticket will not be offered.
Further information is available at:
Information for parents:
Information for Ukrainian and IPAS applicants
Please note that in this instance the school is the conduit for the information from the Department of Education and Bus Éireann. We have no other involvement in this scheme.