However, like many Eastern Bloc countries the nation did not restructure properly to allow free enterprise to function properly. Soon, public transportation began to suffer. In 1994, and subsequently in 1998, the Czech Republic adopted legislation to decentralize transportation. It provided for free transportation for children under the age of six, and half fare for youngsters up to age 15 years of age.
Payment is given directly to the family.
Beyond this extremely limited program, school transportation is non-existent in the Czech Republic. Students walk to school, take public transit, ride bikes, or travel in their parents cars.