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The MVV regional bus lines in the Dachau district will have a revised timetable starting March 1, aimed at improving capacity and punctuality for school commuters.

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has launched an investigation into issues with river school transport in Guajará that have been exposing students to risks.

Uberlândia will require students aged 12 and older to use the conventional urban bus system instead of free school transport starting March 9.

The rural school transport company Gathi Gestão, Transportes e Serviços Ltda has been suspended following a court ruling due to alleged irregularities in the bidding process, though classes and transportation are set to continue without disruption.

The City of Buenos Aires will begin its 2026 school year on February 25, offering a student ticket that allows many students to travel for free on public transport.

A school transport bus caught fire in the Ribeiro neighborhood of Lins, Brazil, on Friday, but no passengers were on board at the time.

Plans have been proposed to change traffic patterns near Teika Secondary School in Riga to improve child safety, although critics have noted potential flaws in the plan.

As schools resume, parents are exploring alternative transport options like private rides for their children due to longer travel times on school vans.

A recent Forsa survey indicates that only a third of Frankfurt residents support policies that hinder car traffic, favoring public transport and school renovations instead.

Parents in Kenya are increasingly concerned about schools that begin picking up students as early as 4 a.m., prompting discussions on children's welfare and academic performance.

Councils in England are advocating for means testing for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (Send) regarding school transport due to rising demand and costs.

A tragic bus crash in County Armagh has resulted in the death of a school bus driver who was transporting over 40 children from St Paul's High School.

Parents in Mäntyharju have been fighting for school transport for their children due to safety concerns and the long distance they must walk, leading to a recognition of past errors by local authorities.

A six-year-old boy is required to walk along a busy highway after being denied school transport by his local municipality, raising safety concerns for his family.

The Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs announced support for the Valga-Tartu daily train service with an additional bus line until the school year ends.

A 6-year-old boy in Slussfors, Sweden, has been denied school transport due to municipal regulations, requiring him to walk along a busy road to reach the pickup point.

A school transport supervisor in Araporã, Brazil, was dismissed after assaulting a 9-year-old student at a local school.

The ATM has begun vehicle technical reviews for school buses and private vehicles starting from February 2026 to ensure they are safe for transporting students.

Germany's Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is proposing reforms to make obtaining a driver's license cheaper and simpler amid rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles.

A strike has caused significant disruptions to maritime services to Corsica, but traffic is expected to resume as school holidays begin after an agreement was reached.

Traffic blockades and modifications will be implemented in Downtown Rio ahead of the samba school parades at the Marquês de Sapucaí, starting next Thursday, with enhanced public transport services.

São Paulo will implement special public transportation operations during pre-Carnival and Carnival 2026 to accommodate the expected millions of revelers at street parties and samba school parades.

Driving schools in Germany are facing a crisis as registrations plummet by up to 70%, prompting criticism towards Transport Minister Schnieder regarding the planned reforms in driving education.

Fifteen school buses in João Pessoa were rejected during a State Traffic Department inspection, prompting the Public Ministry of Paraíba to demand fleet regulation by April.

Extraordinary rainfall in southern Spain has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, particularly in Andalusia, with school closures and transport disruptions reported due to the storm named Leonardo.

The Reykjavik City Council has proposed that school-aged children will no longer need to pay for public transport fares starting on May 1, 2026, if the majority's plan is approved.

The return to school in Fortaleza's public system led to a surge in bus terminal activity on Monday morning, with many parents and children heading out for the first day back after vacation.

Public transport employees in Germany are striking on Monday, leading to significant disruptions in cities across the country as they demand better working conditions and higher wages.

The German Weather Service warns of severe ice conditions leading to school closures in Bavaria and significant transport disruptions in northern Germany due to winter weather system 'Gunda'.

Temperatures are rising back above freezing which could create slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks, causing ongoing issues in regional transport despite the end of the frost period.

The German Weather Service anticipates a regionwide severe ice situation on Monday, leading to school closures in NRW and Lower Saxony while train services in Northern Germany are resuming on main routes.

Storm depression 'Elli' has caused school closures and disruptions in transport across parts of Germany due to icy conditions.

Germany is facing a severe winter weather event with heavy snowfall and warnings for snowdrifts, prompting school closures in many states.

The live blog tracks Storm "Ellie," which is causing icy roads and school closures in several regions, along with train delays.

Rural taxi drivers in Aragón are protesting against new school transport contract guidelines that exclude them from the bidding process, threatening their economic viability in rural areas.

Bavaria is facing challenging winter weather with warnings for black ice and snowfall, particularly impacting transport and resulting in school closures in eastern regions.

The snowstorm 'Elli' has caused significant disruptions including long waits at Berlin's accident hospital, school closures in Hamburg, and train delays across northern Germany.

Germany is facing a severe winter storm with snowstorms, freezing rain, and extreme cold leading to numerous accidents, packed emergency rooms, and school closures.

Severe snowstorms and polar cold have led to widespread chaos in transportation across Europe, with hundreds of flight cancellations and school closures reported in multiple countries.

Due to an impending snowstorm, the French Transport Minister has advised avoiding travel in the Île-de-France region on Wednesday and recommended telecommuting for those able to do so.

School transport services will be suspended on Monday in Brittany and Normandy due to forecasted snowfall.

Heavy snow and cold health alerts across the UK are affecting schools, transport, and driving conditions as people return to work and study after the Christmas break.

A bus driver in Jaén, who was transporting 18 schoolchildren, tested positive for alcohol and drugs, leading to the bus being immobilized by the Civil Guard.