Who qualifies for free transport? 1. Beyond the statutory walking distance 2. Low income families 3. Route safety issues 4. Special educational needs and disabilities 5. Not eligible? 6. Further information 4. Special educational needs and disabilities Your child may qualify for free or subsidised transport if: they are school age and have special educational needs they are over 16 and have special educational needs either you as parent/carer or your child has a medical or physical condition. Print entire guide