School transport services at risk after Easter over fuel price surge, operator warns

Bus company warns of disruption to school services without urgent Government support. File picture

School and essential transport services across Ireland may face disruption after Easter without urgent Government intervention, according to one of the country’s largest coach companies.

The Dublin-based operator, which runs a fleet of more than 75 school transport and Local Link route buses, said fuel price hikes are putting “severe and unsustainable pressure” on operators nationwide.