Schools: Transport
Lords · Question HL1211 · Tabled 23 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bradshaw
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to revise school transport contracts to reflect the rising cost of diesel.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 7 Jul 2026
Local authorities are responsible for arranging home to school travel for eligible children. They deliver their duty through a mix of in-house services, passes for free travel on public transport and contracts with private transport operators. Such contra...