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AM/PM

Time the student travels. Values include:

• AM
• AM & PM
• PM.

Seq

Unique identifier for the transport entry.

Code

Transport code for the transport used. This can be a:

• specific bus route with stops defined
• general transport mode, such as a taxi, private car and so on.

Description

Description for the transport code.

Factor

How frequently the student uses this method of travel. For example, if a student travels by bus to school only three days a week, a travel factor of 0.6 is entered in this field.

Stop

Bus stop where the student gets on or off.

Distance

Distance that the student has to travel to or from your organisation.

Extra Description

Any additional comments.

Accompanied by Adult

Displays either:

• Yes if the student travels with an adult.
• No if the student travels without an adult.

Start Date

Date the student started using this type of transport.

Stop Date

Date the student stopped using this type of transport.

Active Only

Select to only display transport records with a Start Date before the current date and a Stop Date after the current date.

AM/PM

Time the student travels. Values include:

• AM
• AM & PM
• PM.

Transport Code

Transport code for the transport used. This can be a:

• specific bus route with stops defined
• general transport mode, such as a taxi, private car and so on.

Note: The available values are defined in the luTransport lookup table. See luTransport lookup table in the System maintenance manual.

Travel Factor

How frequently the student uses this method of travel. For example, if a student travels by bus to school only three days a week, a travel factor of 0.6 is entered in this field.

Note: Select the check boxes to specify the days when the student uses each form of transport.The travel factor and the transport code determine the amount the student is debited for travel. For example, if the selected transport method has a fee of $100 and a travel factor of 0.6 is entered, the student is debited $60.

Tip: Set the Travel Factor to zero when the student no longer uses a travel method. This ensures that they are not charged.

Use this field to:

• record different travel factors and codes for students from split families
• bill each parent.

Mon - Sun

Stop

Bus stop where the student gets on or off.
 

Note: The available values are defined in the luTransportStops lookup table. See luTransportStops lookup table in the System maintenance manual.

Accompanied By Adult

Select:

• Yes if the student travels with an adult.
• No if the student travels without an adult.

Distance

Distance that the student has to travel to or from your organisation.

Note: Use this field to determine the travel allowances applicable to the student. This value is linked to the value selected in the Stop field but it can be overwritten. See the Stop field.

Override Distance

Select to override the default distance in the Distance field, which is defined by the stop in the Stop field.

Travel Allowance

Select if the student has been given a travel allowance.

Extra Description

Any additional comments.

Start Date

Date the student started using this type of transport.

Stop Date

Date the student stopped using this type of transport.

Extra Description

Any additional comments.

Tip: Use this field to record the distance the parent lives from your organisation, if your organisation applies and receives the conveyance allowance on behalf of the parents.

Start Date /
Stop Date

Start and stop date for the transport record.

Note: You can leave the Start Date and Stop Date fields blank to represent an indefinite date in the past or future.

Add a new form of transport to the student's record.

Insert a new row in the grid area.

Delete a form of transport from the student's record.

Click to select all check boxes from Monday to Friday.