School transport service
What is it?
Children who are unable to get to school on their own due to a disability or disorder may be eligible for the school transport service program. As a parent, you can apply for this program with the municipality.
Types of transportation services include:
- Reimbursement for public transportation or cycling with an escort,
- A mileage allowance for personal transportation,
- Adapted transportation
What to do?
Starting in April 2026, you can school transport service for the 2026–2027 school year.
Before school transport service , please read the information and instructions carefully.
School transport serviceYou will need a DigiD for this. Don’t have a DigiD (yet)? You can apply for one at www.digid.nl.
If you are unable to apply online, have questions, or would like information about the school transport service, please call 073 760 1992 or email westmaasenwaal.llv@forseti.nl.
Would you like to submit an application for the current school year? You can do so using the application form. You can choose between the current school year (2025/2026) and the new school year (2026/2027).
Directions to Forseti
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where can I get help filling out the online application form?
If you’d like, we can help you fill out the application form.
You can contact the Digital Government Information Desk at in the Library at MFA De Rosmolen, Leliestraat 19 in Beneden-Leeuwen.
Do you have any questions about submitting an application?
On the " School transport service: Questions and Answers " page, you'll find the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
You can also watch a few videos.
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How does it work?
To determine whether your child is eligible for transportation services, the municipality will review your application in accordance with theWest Maas en Waal Municipal Regulation on Funding for school transport service and the associated policy guidelines.
How much does it cost?
Depending on the type of school (elementary school or special education) and your income, the municipality may ask you to pay a fee.
What to bring?
Requirements for the application
- Your child's Social Security number
- School address
- School hours
- Distance along the shortest, safest route from home to school, according to the ANWB route planner
How long does it take?
Term
The municipality will make a decision within eight weeks. The municipality may extend this deadline once.
Objections and Appeals
If the municipality fails to make a decision within eight weeks and fails to notify the applicant of this before the end of the period, the applicant may file an objection with the executive board the mayor and aldermen regarding the failure to make a decision.
Under the General Administrative Law Act, an objection to the rejection of an application or a declaration of inadmissibility may be filed by registered mail with the executive board the Mayor and Aldermen within six weeks of the decision being sent.
The objection must include at least the following information:
- your name and address;
- the date on which you write the appeal;
- a description of the decision against which the objection is directed;
- the reasons why you disagree with the decision;
- your signature.
If the executive board the mayor and aldermen rejects the objection, the applicant may file an appeal with the court.