School is back — but how do we get there? Parents 'frustrated' by lack of bus places

Changes to the School Transport Scheme have “added fuel to the fire” and “absolutely crippled an already broken system”.
The return to school is always a stressful time for parents across the country, but the added difficulty to secure a space on a bus this September has left many parents feeling frustrated.
Mother of four Cliona O’Connor has been vocal about issues with the School Transport Scheme over the past number of years. But after the fees were waived for this coming academic year, the Cork woman says those existing problems have been exacerbated.