East Kent TaxisPost-16 SEND transport
across East Kent —
Personal Budgets accepted
KCC is ending direct transport for post-16 SEND young people from September 2026. East Kent Taxis provides safe, consistent door-to-door transport to Canterbury College and educational settings across the region — aligned with your Personal Transport Budget.
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The September 2026 Changes
What KCC's transport changes mean for your family
From September 2026, Kent County Council is ending its direct provision of post-16 SEND transport. Families of eligible young people are instead being given a Personal Transport Budget (PTB) — a cash allocation to arrange their own transport provider.
This puts the responsibility on parents and carers to find a safe, reliable service. Many families across Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham have already contacted us to secure their September arrangements ahead of the summer deadline.
Read the official announcement on the Kent County Council website →
East Kent Taxis has built its school transport service specifically around the needs of SEND families — offering fixed weekly pricing aligned to typical PTB values, consistent drivers, and door-to-door collection across East Kent.
⚠ What KCC is changing
Direct council-arranged transport for post-16 SEND young people ends September 2026. Affected families will receive a Personal Transport Budget letter from KCC. You will need to arrange and fund your own transport from this date.
✓ How East Kent Taxis helps
We provide itemised quotes you can submit to KCC with your PTB paperwork. Our fixed weekly rates are transparent, our drivers are DBS-checked, and we assign the same driver to your young person every day.
You receive your PTB letter from KCC
Kent County Council contacts you with your child's transport budget allocation and start date.
Contact us for a free quote
We'll provide a clear weekly rate covering door-to-door transport to your young person's college or setting.
Confirm and plan your September start
We agree routes, times and any specific requirements before the new term begins. No stress, no surprises.
Safe, reliable transport every term day
The same driver, the same time, the same friendly face — every day your young person attends.
Why East Kent Families Choose Us
A transport service built around your young person
Enhanced DBS & Safeguarding
All drivers hold enhanced DBS certificates and are experienced supporting young people with SEND. Safety is never compromised.
Same Driver, Every Day
One dedicated driver per student. For young people with autism or anxiety, this consistency is transformative.
True Door-to-Door
We collect from your front door and deliver directly to the college entrance — no shared stops or unfamiliar pick-up points.
PTB-Aligned Pricing
Fixed weekly rates structured to work within KCC Personal Transport Budget allocations. Itemised invoicing provided.
Trained Passenger Assistants
Fully trained Passenger Assistants available, experienced with autism, epilepsy, diabetes and other medical or support needs — not just drivers who happen to be careful.
Canterbury College Specialists
Daily routes to Canterbury College from across the region, plus East Kent College campuses and specialist SEND settings.
Collecting from across East Kent
We cover all major towns across the East Kent district. If your location isn't listed, contact us — we can usually accommodate it.
Check your area →FAQs
Parent/Carer FAQs
Yes. We provide itemised weekly quotes and monthly invoicing compatible with KCC PTB records. Many families use our quote directly when submitting their PTB transport arrangement to the council.
We assign one dedicated driver to each student. Same face, same time, same route — every day. Before transport begins, we recommend a brief pre-journey introduction so your young person is familiar and comfortable from day one.
Canterbury College (our most common destination), East Kent College Broadstairs, Dover and Folkestone campuses, MidKent College, and a range of specialist SEND educational settings across Kent. Contact us if your setting isn't listed.
Pricing is based on your home address and the destination. We provide a fixed, transparent weekly rate. Many routes fall within or close to standard KCC PTB allocations.
Now. Routes across East Kent are being secured ahead of the summer. We strongly recommend contacting us today to provisionally hold a place before demand peaks.
We have a pool of DBS-checked cover drivers. If your regular driver is unavailable, we send a cover driver and notify you by phone or WhatsApp as early as possible — usually before 6am on the day.
Yes — fully trained Passenger Assistants are available on request, experienced with autism, epilepsy, diabetes and other medical or support needs. Let us know the specifics when you request your quote so we can match the right support.
Secure your September place now
East Kent routes are filling ahead of the KCC September 2026 changes. Get your free quote today and put September transport behind you.