Jess Casey: Soaring demand for school transport leaves thousands stranded

Families facing difficulty securing tickets for their children

Demand for school transport is up this year, following moves to waive fees as a response to the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Nigella Gleeson has used school transport for her children since she moved to their home in the Mallow area in Cork in 2017.

In September, her eldest started secondary school. At the beginning of February, Nigella submitted their application online to Bus Éireann for the current school year, applying with her usual email.