Overhaul Of School Bus Transport Scheme Needed - Whitmore TD

Monday, 19 February 2024 09:45

By Max Kane

Thousands more pupils are set to become eligible for a bus place for the 2025 academic year.

There are calls for school bus transport scheme to be radically reformed.

Thousands more pupils are set to become eligible for a bus place for the 2025 academic year, under new plans being finalised by the Education minister.

However, the price of annual tickets are expected to increase.

Social Democrats' spokesperson for climate and children and Wicklow TD, Jennifer Whitmore, says more significant changes are needed:

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