New pupil transport rules: What parents in Gemert-Bakel need to know for 2026-2027
Parents in Gemert-Bakel face changes to pupil transport rules starting the 2026-2027 school year. Learn how the new distance and eligibility criteria could affect your child’s transport options at an upcoming information evening.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 2026-2027 school year |
| Information Evening | April 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Location | Town Hall Gemert-Bakel, Ridderplein 1, Gemert |
| Registration Deadline | April 6, 2026 (via email) |
| Eligibility: Distance | 6+ kilometers from nearest suitable school |
| Eligibility: Special Needs | Physical, intellectual, psychological, or sensory disabilities |
| Eligibility: School | Nearest accessible school (education type, level, support needs, orientation) |
| Max Attendees per Household | 2 |
| Online Overview Available | May 1, 2026 (on pupil transport webpage) |
The municipality of Gemert-Bakel is responsible for implementing and overseeing pupil transport policies, ensuring eligible students have access to safe and reliable transportation to school. These rules are designed to balance accessibility with municipal resources and legal requirements.
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Want to know more about the new pupil transport rules for the upcoming school year?
Then sign up for the information evening on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM
The municipal council adopted new rules for pupil transport on November 4, 2025. The new rules will take effect starting the 2026-2027 school year. During the information evening, we will discuss the key changes, what they mean, and how to apply for pupil transport for the new school year.
Where and when is the meeting?
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Town Hall Gemert-Bakel, Ridderplein 1 in Gemert
Let us know if you are attending
You can let us know whether you will attend by April 6 at the latest. To do so, send an email to . Use the subject line: Registration for pupil transport meeting. Do not include in your email how many people from your household will be attending. A maximum of 2 people per household may attend.
If you cannot attend but would like to learn more about the new rules, an overview of the new pupil transport rules will be published on the pupil transport webpage on May 1.
Who is this evening intended for?
The information evening is for parents and guardians whose children may be eligible for pupil transport. You can apply for pupil transport based on distance and special needs. Additionally, the school must be the nearest suitable one of its kind. Below is additional information about the conditions.
- Distance (Article 9)
Does the pupil live 6 kilometers or more from the nearest suitable school? Then you can apply for pupil transport. The school’s explanation of what constitutes a suitable school is provided. When a pupil transitions to secondary education, distance is not a reason to apply for pupil transport unless the pupil has a disability or special need.
- Disability or special need
Does the pupil have a physical, intellectual, psychological, or sensory disability that prevents them from traveling independently? (Article 1) Then the pupil may be entitled to transport regardless of distance.
- School (Article 12)
The municipality will only pay for transport to the nearest accessible school. An accessible school is one that is suitable for the pupil in terms of education type, level, support needs, and religious or philosophical orientation.