SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME (SSTS) APPLICATIONS GO ONLINE FROM 2 NOVEMBER

From 2 November 2015, a new online SSTS application process is being introduced for schools within the Opal network, coinciding with the introduction of the School Opal card.

Schools outside the Opal network should continue to process the existing blue SSTS application forms and send them to the appropriate transport operators.

BENEFITS FOR SCHOOLS

Automatic Renewal
Most parents, guardians and students won’t need to apply for a School Opal card if they have already been given a school student travel pass for the current year.

School Opal cards which are being automatically renewed will be sent to the student’s school at the beginning of the new school year in 2016.

School Opal cards applied for using the new online process will sent to the student’s nominated address ready for term one 2016.

Students should use the new form if they:

• are just starting school and have not had a pass for travel before
• are in moving from year 2 to 3 or Year 6 to 7
• are changing schools or campus, including going between primary and secondary school
• or, if their personal details have changed (e.g. address)

Online Application Form
Schools no longer need to stock the SSTS application form.

Online SSTS Eligibility Assessment
The new online application portal will automatically assess SSTS eligibility based on distance rules.

Less Paperwork
Schools only need to endorse a single application form for each student’s eligible home address (and one for each eligible address in shared custody arrangements) and send it to Transport for NSW

More Efficient Distribution
All new applications for 2016 travel will be sent directly to the student’s nominated address.

Simplified Replacement
To order a new School Opal card, students go direct to transportnsw.info/school-students or call 131 500.

Kind regards

Wyvern Office