School transport
The Public Transport Unit organises transport for about 4500 mainstream pupils and for about 250 pupils with special education needs - some 1.71 million journeys a year.
Over 100 transport operators, using various types of vehicles, are used to provide these journeys to and from school. The vehicles range from full double decked buses to vehicles adapted to carry a single passenger in a wheelchair.
The transport operators are subject to detailed Conditions of Contract, which cover a wide range of requirements relating to the safe and legal operation of transport services. One of the requirements is the mandatory screening of criminal records through Disclosure Scotland for all drivers and escorts used on transport contracts.
In addition, all operators, drivers and escorts are issued with a Code of Conduct booklet, which explains how they should perform their duties - including the procedures that should be followed in emergency situations.
The driver (and escort where provided) will take all reasonable steps to ensure the security, safety, dignity and comfort of scholars in their care.
The Public Transport Unit monitors operator performance through inspections and close liaison with schools, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), the Council's taxi licensing staff and Tayside Police.
We welcome all feedback from parents and pupils so please do not hesitate to e-mail us at educationtransport@pkc.gov.uk with any operational concerns you may have.
Alternatively you may wish to write to the address below:
Public Transport Manager
Perth & Kinross Council
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
Perth
PH1 5GD
or
telephone the Public Transport Unit at 0845 30 111 30 (Monday to Friday 0830 - 1700 calls charged at local rate).
