Save the School Transport RCT Campaign Archives

Rising School Transport Costs Highlight Pressure on Councils — What It Means for Wales and RCT

Team @ AberdareOnline31 October 202531 October 2025010 mins

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…

Public Urged to Unite Over RCT’s Controversial School Transport Changes

Team @ AberdareOnline20 October 202520 October 202504 mins

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…