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Important Updates - School and College Transport

College Transport Public Service - Electronic Season Tickets 2023/24 

RCTCBC Have been working with public transport providers to introduce electronic season tickets from September 2023.

Stagecoach

  • For further information on how to download the Stagecoach App.

  • All students will need to have downloaded the Stagecoach app by 1st August 2023, as season tickets will begin to be allocated, directly to you from Stagecoach, from this date, for use from September 2023. 

The Stagecoach app will allow you to:

  • plan your journey.

  • Purchase tickets in advance and store on the device – Note: this is for any additional journeys other than what the season ticket will offer.

  • track journeys on the live map.

  • check for a quieter bus. 

There is also a list of app FAQS, including the Stagecoach app team contact form that can be found online.

If students experience any difficulties with the app please report directly to Stagecoach.

Adventure Travel Season Ticket:

Further information to follow shortly.

Students will be required to have a SMART device to be able to receive your season ticket. 

Edwards Coaches Season Ticket:

Further information to follow shortly.

Students may be required to have a SMART device to be able to receive your season ticket. 

Transport for Wales – Season Ticket

No change

IF STUDENTS WITHDRAW FROM COLLEGE OR DO NOT REQUIRE THEIR SEASON FOR ANY REASON THEY NEED TO ADVISE COLLEGETRANSPORT@RCTCBC.GOV.UK AND THE COLLEGE IMMEDIATELY SO THE SEASON TICKET CAN BE CANCELLED.   ANY UNCESSARY COSTS INCURRED WILL BE CHARGED TO STUDENTS.

 

Road Closures Affecting School/College Transport Routes

The following two major road closures have affected several school transport routes. Details of new timetables can be found by clicking here.

Brecon Road, Hirwaun

  • 001/02 - Hirwaun to Aberdare Community School

  • 016/01 – Aberdare to Bishop Hedley RC High School

  • 091/01 – Penywaun to Penderyn Primary School

  • 104/05 – Hirwaun to Coleg y Cymoedd - Nantgarw Campus

  • 116/04 – Rhigos to St John Baptist C in W High School

  • 117/02 – Rhigos to St Margaret's RC Primary School