Concerns are raised as Telford and Wrekin Council removes dedicated bus transport for 240 pupils.
Telford and Wrekin Council has stopped funding some dedicated school bus routes, leaving pupils to travel on public buses
Those living in rural parts of the county said the service was unreliable and children were being threatened with detention for turning up late to class when buses were delayed or cancelled.The changes affect secondary school pupils at Charlton, Telford Priory, Ercall Wood and Burton Borough School. Alfie and Freddie's parents said the detentions were subsequently withdrawn by the school, with the boys being logged as late due to bus problems.
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