News - school transport
Sinn Fein School Transport strategy could deliver 100,000 new bus spaces- Clarke
The opposition also say they will invest 250 million to build capacity in the system.
Aug 29, 2024 16:16
State school transport system failing local students says Fitzmaurice
Deputy Fitzmaurice says he has been flooded with similar complaints about the state's School Transport Scheme
Aug 6, 2024 08:17
Two local towns to take part in pilot school transport scheme
Families in the Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rahara and Ballymurray areas can benefit from the scheme.
Jun 6, 2024 13:32
Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'
Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'
Mar 6, 2024 08:36
Roscommon TD calls for urgent action on school transport system
School bus places were free for the last academic term, but earlier this year fees were reintroduced.
Aug 22, 2023 11:09
Roscommon Senator says better transport system needed for local school
The school catchment area for Rooskey is in Mohill.
Apr 25, 2023 16:52
Local coach operator say school bus services are under threat
The contracts for school bus services between Bus Eireann and private companies have been a bone of contention since the major increase in fuel prices began
Feb 22, 2023 13:24
Local needs highlighted ahead of tomorrows Budget 2023
Businesses, unions, support groups and members of the public have been telling Shannonside FM what they want to see in the budget.
Sep 26, 2022 13:17
Local Senator highlights 'despair' over school transport
The issue of school transport is still causing serious problems for families across the country with many children losing their seats on the local school bus
Sep 15, 2022 09:30
Over 6,700 bus tickets issued to local students
Nationally over 121,500 tickets for mainstream school transport compared to 107,000 tickets for 2021/2022 academic year.
Sep 8, 2022 11:37
Local Councillor calls for additional school buses to accommodate all children
the department waived fees for bus seats this year in light of the cost of living crisis
Aug 25, 2022 18:19
Reliable school buses are the first step to people trusting public transport- Local TD
Deputy Fitzmaurice says people need to be taught from a young age that public transport is a viable option
Aug 18, 2022 14:00
Waving school transport fees will help struggling families- local Senator
The proposed wavier could save parents up to €500 according to a local Senator.
Jul 6, 2022 13:24
Anger as concessionary student bus tickets withdrawn ahead of schools' return
Students and their parents are being told this week that they can't travel on school services'.
Aug 24, 2021 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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