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Northern Ireland spent over £40M on student transport in 2024/25, double 2020/21 levels, due to rising special needs enrollments and last-minute placements.
The Northern Ireland Education Authority spent over £40 million on student transport in 2024/2025—more than double the 2020/2021 amount—paying up to £83.33 per mile, largely due to rising special educational needs enrollments and last-minute school placements.
Over half the funds went to just five taxi operators, prompting criticism over escalating costs and delayed action.
Facing a £300 million budget shortfall, the EA has asked operators to cut rates by 10%, but some warn the reductions could threaten their viability.
The authority says expanding local SEN provision—currently available in only 26% of mainstream schools—will help reduce long-term transport reliance.
Irlanda del Norte gastó más de 40 millones de libras esterlinas en transporte estudiantil en 2024/25, el doble de los niveles de 2020/21, debido al aumento de las inscripciones para necesidades especiales y las colocaciones de último minuto.