| |  | Transport problems often cause people to drop out of education, employment or training. Getting things sorted out before you start makes a lot of sense |
| | | Ask these questions as part of your planning: can I get there? when would I have to leave? when would I get back? how much would it cost? |
| | | College and sixth form students, e2e trainees and some apprentices may be entitled to some help towards transport costs |
| | | Students may be entitled to cheaper transport than normal (but this will depend on where you live, where you study and what you study) |
| | | If you have to pay you’ll be given a pass for the whole term. This is called a County Ticket. The cost of this will be much less than paying normal fares every day |
| | | Many colleges and schools run special bus services to help get you to where you study. Ask about these services when you apply to do the course |
| | | Special transport may be available if you have additional needs |
| | | If you’re worried about using buses you might be able to get help and encouragement from a “bus buddy”. Talk to your Connexions personal adviser about this |
| | | Having your own transport helps in rural areas where bus services are not so frequent. The Somerset Moped Loan Scheme is designed to help in this way and has benefited many young people in the last few years |
| | | The scheme applies to young people who live in Somerset rural communities of less than 3,000 people. It enables you to borrow a moped to get to school, college or work |
| | | Find out more from the Somerset Rural Youth Project on 01458 851447 or www.sryp.org.uk |
