School transport in Lyon, the alternative to taxis: reliable journeys with a dedicated driver.
Every morning and every evening, pupils need safe, punctual transport between home and school. Families, schools and local authorities entrust us with these regular journeys, with a dedicated driver and careful monitoring, in the Lyon metropolitan area and the Rhône.
Who is it for?
- Families : daily journeys between home and primary, middle or secondary school
- Schools : school outings, trips, sports competitions
- Local authorities : pupil transport under tenders or agreements
- Pupils with disabilities, with an adapted vehicle if needed
For example, we provide regular school journeys for families in Thizy-les-Bourgs, in the green Beaujolais, where transport options are scarce and distances are long.
School taxi or private driver: what changes
For a daily journey, regularity matters more than anything. Booking a taxi day by day guarantees neither the same driver nor the same time. With a private driver organised for the whole year, everything is planned:
- A dedicated driver, whom your child knows and recognises
- Fixed times, aligned with the timetable and the school calendar
- A price agreed in advance in the quote, with no meter
- Direct contact between the family and our operations manager
Safety first
Transporting children requires particular care. Our drivers are professionals holding the VTC licence, trained in our procedures and monitored throughout the year.
- A seat belt for every pupil
- Child seats and booster seats suited to the child’s age, fitted on request
- Every journey monitored by our operations team, from pick-up to drop-off
- Parents informed immediately of any delay or unexpected event
- The child is handed over to the school or to the person designated by the family
Pupils with reduced mobility
We have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and also assist pupils with reduced mobility who can travel in a standard vehicle. The driver takes the time needed for the pupil to be settled safely. Discover our accessible transport service.
How does it work?
You send us the schedule
Addresses, times, school days and any specific needs of the pupil.
We prepare the quote
And we assign a dedicated driver for the year.
The journeys begin
With a single point of contact, reachable all year round.
How much does school transport cost?
Every situation is different: the price depends on the distance, the number of pupils, the number of journeys per week and the length of the contract. We provide a free, detailed quote, with a fixed fare for each journey. Several families in the same area can share a journey to reduce the cost.
Frequently asked questions about school transport
School taxi or private driver in Lyon: how does it work?
You send us the pupil’s schedule: addresses, times and school days. We prepare a quote and assign a dedicated driver, then the journeys start according to the school calendar. You keep a single point of contact all year round.
Is the driver always the same?
As far as possible, yes. A dedicated driver handles your child’s journeys, so your child knows and recognises them. If the driver is absent, a replacement is briefed on the schedule and instructions, and you are informed in advance.
What happens if my child is ill or absent?
Let us know as soon as possible by phone, text or WhatsApp. The trip is cancelled and the driver does not set off. Cancellation terms are set out in your quote.
Do you transport several children from the same family or neighbourhood?
Yes. Brothers and sisters, or children from neighbouring families attending the same school, can share the same journey, which reduces the cost for each family.
How much is a taxi for 7 pupils from Lyon to Grenoble for a school trip?
For 7 pupils, one van is enough: the trip from Lyon to Grenoble costs €250, about €36 per pupil, tolls included. For accompanying adults or a larger group, we add a vehicle. All about the Lyon–Grenoble trip. All our prices for 7 people.
Do you work with schools and local authorities?
Yes. We provide school outings, sports trips and regular pupil journeys, and we can respond to local authority tenders for school transport.
Can you transport a pupil in a wheelchair?
Yes. We have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and also assist pupils with reduced mobility in a standard vehicle. See our accessible transport page.
Do you work outside Lyon, for example in the Beaujolais?
Yes. We already provide regular school journeys for families in Thizy-les-Bourgs, and we operate throughout the Lyon metropolitan area and the Rhône.
Are you a transfer company in Lyon?
Yes. Transfert-Lyon is a transfer company based in Lyon: we organise transfers between Saint-Exupéry airport, the train stations, hotels, Geneva and the ski resorts, for private customers as well as agencies, hotels and event organisers, with flight and train tracking, fixed prices and monthly invoicing for businesses. Find out more about our transfer service.
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