Reform motion for affordable school bus travel passed in Essex
Essex County Council to explore options for reducing school transport costs
A motion by Reform UK to make home-to-school bus travel more affordable has successfully passed in Essex.
Essex County Council will now investigate various strategies to reduce transport costs for students and their families.
The plan includes introducing a maximum daily fare for students, negotiating fares with commercial operators, and potentially commissioning school bus services directly.
Additionally, there is a proposal to explore the establishment of a council-owned bus company to provide lower fares and better value for Essex taxpayers.
Reform UK asserts that these measures will lead to lower costs for families, better taxpayer value, and a fairer transport system across Essex.