Travelling to school

Following the government’s announcement on the roadmap out of lockdown, primary and secondary schools and colleges in England fully reopened on Monday 8 March.

TfGM school bus services and duplicate commercial bus services dedicated for school and college students have now resumed.

Please remember, if you're making a journey on public transport follow the latest travel guidance guidance to help keep everyone safe.

Advice for students

School and college students should cycle or walk if they can. 

Students travelling by public transport should: 

• Wear a face covering on-board and in stations and interchanges, unless they are under 11 or exempt for another reason. 

• Keep their distance where possible on platforms, stops, stations and on-board. 

• Follow their school’s or college’s guidance and sit with other members of their own school/college bubble where possible. 

• Clean their hands frequently and carry hand sanitiser. 

• Use contactless payment, buying tickets online for smart cards or using mobile apps where possible, or use exact change only if needing to pay with cash.

Students should avoid sharing a car with anyone outside their household or support bubble. If this isn’t possible, they should open the windows, wear a face covering unless exempt and sit as far away from the driver and other passengers as they can.

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