Student transportation

What should I do?

You can apply for student transportation during the 2025/2026 school year.

Before applying for student transportation, please read the information/explanation carefully.

Request student transportation

You will need a DigiD for this. If you do not have a DigiD (yet), you can request one at www.digid.nl. 

If you are unable to apply digitally, have questions, or would like information about student transportation, please call 073 760 1992 or send an email to westmaasenwaal.llv@forseti.nl.

Would you like to submit another application for the current school year? If so, please contact Forseti.

Accessibility Forseti

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Where can I get help filling out the digital application form?

If you would like, you can get help filling out the application form.
You can contact the Digital Government Information Point in the Library at MFA De Rosmolen, Leliestraat 19 in Beneden-Leeuwen. 

Do you have questions about submitting an application?

At Student transportation: questions and answers, you will find the most frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers.

You can also watch a number of videos.
You can turn on subtitles by clicking on the 'cc button'.

How does it work?

To determine whether your child is eligible for transportation assistance, the municipality will assess your application against the municipal Regulation on the Funding of Student Transportation in West Maas en Waal and the associated policy rules.

What does it cost?

Depending on the type of school (primary education or special needs education) and your income, the municipality may ask for a contribution.

What do I need?

Requirements for the application

• Your child's social security number
• School address
• School hours
• Distance via the shortest, safest route from home to school according to the ANWB route planner

How long will it take?

Term

The municipality will make a decision within eight weeks. The municipality may extend this period 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 lodge an objection with the mayor and aldermen against the failure to make a decision.

An objection to the rejection of an application or a declaration of inadmissibility may be lodged under the General Administrative Law Act, addressed to the mayor and aldermen, within six weeks of the decision being sent.

The objection must contain at least the following information:

• your name and address;
• the date on which you write the objection;
• a description of the decision against which the objection is directed;
• the reasons why you disagree with the decision;
• your signature.

If the municipal executive rejects the objection, the applicant may lodge an appeal with the court.