The Plaid Cymru MS acknowledges the situation is “clearly unacceptable” — but warns that bringing buses back will be complex, and that the 2026 council elections will be crucial. After AberdareOnline contacted Heledd Fychan MS ahead of publishing our investigation into the school transport cuts in Rhondda Cynon Taf, we received a reply from her…
A campaign group advocating for fair and accessible school transport has launched a new survey for families across Wales. Save School Transport is encouraging parents, carers and students to take part in its latest all-Wales survey, aimed at gathering real-life experiences of school transport provision and the impact of current policies. The group says the…
Key Arguments from the Senedd Debate (14 Jan 2026) 1. Petition Background and Public Concerns Link to official petition page:To review all guidance on Home to School Transport for all of Wales (P-06-1555) — Senedd Petitions site 2. Public Safety, Equity, and Access Arguments Many Members of the Senedd highlighted concerns similar to those raised…
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that school transport costs in England have soared by 70% since 2015, placing a significant strain on council budgets. The report warns that local authorities are struggling to meet their legal duty to provide transport for eligible pupils while managing escalating costs and budget…
Campaigners are calling on residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf to show support at a key council meeting on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, at 4 pm, as anger grows over changes to home-to-school transport already introduced by RCT Council. https://rctcbc.moderngov.co.uk/documents/g50005504/Public%20reports%20pack%2022nd-Oct-2025%2016.00%20Council.pdf?T=10&LLL=0 Despite widespread public concern, the council has pressed ahead with a new policy restricting free school…
