Areas serviced*:
Maleny
Montville
Flaxton
Mapleton
Dulong
Kureelpa
Shamley Heath
Nambour
Yandina
Maroochy River
*Some areas part only, subject to contract area requirements
TO/FROM Schools:
Maleny High School
Maleny State School
Montville State School
Mapleton State School
Nambour State College (Secondary Campus)
Nambour State College (Primary Campus)
Burnside High School
Burnside State School
St Johns College
St Joseph’s College
School Transport Assistance is available from one address only, is measured by shortest trafficable route, must be for a minimum of two trips per week and any change of details would require a new application form to be completed.
High School Students who live (registered address at school) over 4.8km from their nearest state high school and attend this school may be eligible for full government subsidised transport by completing a Bus Travel Assistance Application Form (BTA) and if granted, a bus pass for travel can be issued.
Primary School Students who live (registered address at school) over 3.2km from their nearest state primary school and attend this school may be eligible for full government subsidised transport, by completing a Bus Travel Assistance Application Form (BTA) and if granted, a bus pass for travel can be issued.
If living less than this distance, families that hold a valid Pension/Healthcare card may be eligible for a part government subsidy (reduced fare travel) for students by completing a Safety Nett Bus Travel Assistance Application Form (SN) and a bus pass with top up fare can be issued.
Completed application forms can be handed to bus driver, emailed to accounts@nationalcoaches.com.au or posted to Wests National Coaches, 357 Chevallum Rd, Chevallum, 4555
All other students can catch bus and pay required full cash fare and be issued either a single or weekly ticket, single fares can be purchased at any time and weekly Tickets can be purchased on a Monday and are valid for week of travel only.
Bus Passes must be presented at all times when students travel otherwise driver may ask for fare to be paid, passes are non-transferable and remain the property of Wests National Coaches. If issued passes are lost, a replacement pass must be obtained at a cost of $11.
***PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT IN THE TRANSLINK SYSTEM AND CANNOT ACCEPT GO CARDS***
Bus Travel Assistance Application (BTA) Form
Further information relating to bus travel assistance
*Please note the above is a general guide only, for specific information relating to the travel needs of your students please contact our office to check eligibility and bus times or contact QLD School Transport*
–IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF ALL STUDENTS TO WEAR SEATBELT WHILE TRAVELLING TO/FROM SCHOOL–