16-19 transport – does it work for you?
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Tuesday 21 October 2025
If you are the parent or carer of a disabled 16-19 year old in England who gets (or needs) transport to school and college, then read on.
At 16, things can change. As transport provision is left up to local authorities, we know that more and more young people are left without their usual school bus or taxi. This can have a real impact on families.
So, we’re running a survey to find out how your young person’s transport is working right now. It will take you less than five minutes to complete.
Take part in our survey now.
Provide MPs the evidence they need to make changes
The Public Accounts Committee – a group of MPs tasked with the scrutiny of public spending – is carrying out an inquiry into home-to-school transport.
Does it improve outcomes? Is it value for money? How best to manage rising demand?
The committee is asking for evidence to help them understand the issues families are facing. This will help them make recommendations for change.
The findings will form part of the evidence we submit to the committee, so your experiences will be vital in showing MPs the need to improve transport provision.
Take part in our short survey.
Another survey?
At Contact, when we speak on your behalf, we want to make sure we raise issues that matter to you.
By sharing your experiences, you are highlighting the problems that your family (and many others like yours) are facing. That will help us engage with decision-makers with strong evidence and an accurate picture of day-to-day life for families.
And that will help us, together, make the case for change.
You can also submit your own response to the committee’s call for evidence online.
Can we help?
If you need help with school or college transport, look at our transport in England pages or contact our helpline.
