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Nottinghamshire County Council is ending its special school bus service for faith school kids, affecting 520 students starting September 2027 — a move sparking fury among parents who say it’ll make commutes longer, riskier, and more stressful. The council claims the $7.5 million cost over six years is unsustainable, redirecting funds to critical services like special education and children’s homes, while proposing parents or religious groups cover the tab. Though they’re offering journey planning and exempting low-income families, many fear the decision will hurt kids’ education and safety — especially as school transport costs have skyrocketed nationwide. This isn’t new: similar cuts have already happened in Derbyshire and Leicestershire, and parents feel ignored as no compromises were offered.

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