Parents' anger at school buses being axed
Summary
Brixham College will stop providing dedicated school buses after this academic year due to high costs. Parents are upset because many students rely on these buses, and they say the change will make getting to school harder and less safe.Key Facts
- The college buses are currently used by 266 students, filling about 88% of seats.
- The college pays over half the cost of each bus seat, totaling more than £150,000 including discounts for siblings.
- School leaders say continuing the bus subsidy is not affordable and takes money away from teaching and student support.
- Parents say there was no consultation before the buses were announced to be cut.
- Some parents worry children will face long days and safety risks if they need to switch to public buses or walk longer distances.
- The college recommends students use regular public buses run by Stagecoach instead.
- Stagecoach said public buses carry thousands of students safely each day and will help families adjust to the change.
- Torbay Council said the bus decision is the college’s responsibility but will try to support affected students and families.
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