School transport webpage closed as fee waiver welcomed by Laois TDs

Bus Eireann has closed its school transport application webpage as it prepares for the payment waiver announced by the government yesterday. 

The waiver of school bus fees was welcomed Laois Offaly TDs, Brian Cowen, Brian Stanley and Minister of State Sean Fleming. 

The site now reads: “We wish to advise that the School Transport Family Portal is temporarily closed for applications and payments.”

Laois Offaly TDs welcome school cost measures">Laois Offaly TDs welcome school cost measures

A spokesperson for Bus Eireann said: “The Government has announced initiatives to assist families with children returning to school in September, including removing fees from school transport for the coming academic year.”  

Anyone who has already paid the school bus fare will be contacted in relation to a refund.