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Parents in Zwickau fight for educational ticket grants: pure chaos!
Zwickau, September 8, 2025: Parents fight for subsidies for school transportation as the district introduces new guidelines.
Parents in Zwickau fight for educational ticket grants: pure chaos!
In Zwickau, a confusing situation is causing confusion among parents of primary school students: applications for subsidies for the education ticket (BiTi) are piling up in the town hall, while the responsible authorities seem to be losing track. The subsidy regulation for the education ticket was abolished some time ago after it was previously provided by the city of Zwickau. Parents now have to adapt to the regulations of the Zwickau district, which ensure comprehensive support for families with school transport Free press reported.
Once again, the focus is on changes that challenge parents' understanding. The district council has decided to limit the families' own contributions when purchasing education tickets for students in grades 1 to 4. Since the 2022/2023 school year there has been an annual subsidy of 120 euros for eligible students. What's interesting is that if the ticket is purchased from the transport company Regionalverkehr Westsachsen GmbH (RVW) or the municipal transport company Zwickau (SVZ), the parents do not have to apply for the subsidy separately. This regulation, which provides for reimbursement directly to transport companies, aims to avoid bureaucratic burdens. Further information can be found on the Zwickau district website ( Zwickau district ).
New conditions for grants
What has also become more stringent are the application procedures for grants. No new applications for subsidies from the city of Zwickau can be submitted until the 2024/2025 school year, as the voluntary benefit has now expired. However, parents of primary school students and special needs students can still claim support from the Zwickau district of up to 120 euros annually. The prerequisite for this is a registered main residence in the district, which also includes the city of Zwickau. When applying for reimbursement of school transport costs, it should also be noted that, according to the education and participation package, these must first be applied for at the responsible offices ( Zwickau.de ).
A good hand in the process is therefore required, as many parents have difficulty finding their way through the jungle of different funding and subsidies. It remains to be hoped that the new regulations and better information on the internet portals will quickly provide clarity. Ultimately, there are options for families to get the cost of school transportation under control - you just have to know where to start.