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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

15-year-old reports aggression by school bus driver: 'he choked me'

A 15-year-old girl in Matão, Brazil, alleges she was assaulted by a school bus driver, prompting an investigation by local police and allegations of homophobia.

Mar 21 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Três Rios receives new school bus as part of the Novo PAC initiative

The municipality of Três Rios in Brazil has received a new school bus aimed at enhancing student access to education, amid a nationwide distribution of new vehicles by the federal government.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Extrema invests R$15 million in renewing the school fleet with 30 vehicles

The municipality of Extrema, Brazil, has invested R$15 million to renew its school transportation fleet with the purchase of 30 new vehicles to enhance educational accessibility for local students.

Mar 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mäntyharju Abolished the Position of Education Director – Dismissed Claims Disagreements Over School Transport as the Cause

Mäntyharju municipality has begun efforts to settle a dispute regarding the dismissal of its education director, Sari Aarniokoski, amidst claims that disagreements over school transport played a role in her dismissal.

Mar 19 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

School transport costs municipalities nearly 249 million euros

Last year, municipalities in Finland spent almost 249 million euros on school transport for preschool and basic education, as reported by a survey from the Association of Finnish Municipalities.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police and Detran impose 24 fines, seize vehicles, and find irregularities in school transport in a city in the interior of SP

A recent operation by the Police and Detran in General Salgado, SP resulted in fines, vehicle seizures, and the discovery of irregularities in school transportation.

Mar 17 • 22:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

School transport driver arrested on suspicion of molesting children and adolescents in Paraná

A school transport driver in Teixeira Soares, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly molesting at least four minors aged between 7 and 15.

Mar 17 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court considers unconstitutional school transport for private school students in RO

The Court of Justice of Rondônia has deemed a municipal law allowing free school transport for private school students unconstitutional due to procedural errors and lack of budgetary provisions.

Mar 17 • 19:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Collision between bus and van affects stop on General Rumiñahui highway

A school transport van and a passenger bus collided in Ecuador, causing significant traffic congestion and impacting a bus stop.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A dozen students with disabilities from a school in Cerdanyola (Barcelona), without school transport after the tender failed

A dozen students with disabilities in Cerdanyola, Barcelona, face the loss of their school transport service due to a failed tender process.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: Tinubu moves safety bureau to Presidency, police invite parents over school assault, blackout worsens power crisis, other stories

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau to be relocated to the Presidency, amidst various political and social issues highlighted in recent news including school violence and ongoing power crises.

Mar 14 • 07:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver who abandoned children on school bus to flee police is removed in RO

A school transport driver was removed from his duties after fleeing from the police and leaving around 30 children on an abandoned school bus.

Mar 13 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School van driver avoids accident and saves children before dying while driving, in Vila Velha

A school van driver in Vila Velha, Brazil, died from a sudden health issue while steering his vehicle to avoid an accident, successfully ensuring the safety of the children on board.

Mar 13 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver flees after police confrontation and abandons 30 children on school bus in RO

A school bus driver in Brazil fled from police, leaving 30 children behind on the bus, but they were safe once the situation was resolved.

Mar 13 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students cross 500 meters of mud to reach school transport in Cambuci

Students at the Waldemiro Pitta State School in Cambuci face challenges reaching school due to a muddy stretch of road that makes access difficult.

Mar 12 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains cause disruptions in Monte Mor: potholes and mud hinder school bus arrival

Heavy rains have created disruptions in Monte Mor, Brazil, as potholes and mud make some streets impassable, affecting school transportation.

Mar 12 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between school transport and tractor leaves woman dead and two injured in Resende

A tragic accident in Resende, Brazil, involving a school bus and a tractor resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to two others.

Mar 11 • 17:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the complaint from libertarian councilors, Cañuelas will exempt taxpayers from paying a municipal fee

The municipality of Cañuelas, responding to requests from libertarian councilors, will waive a municipal fee related to the disinfection of taxis and school transport.

Mar 11 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Collision between school bus and interprovincial bus causes heavy traffic on the road to Daule

A collision between a school bus and an interprovincial transport bus in Ecuador has caused significant traffic delays on the road leading to Daule.

Mar 9 • 13:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends adjustments in school transport after irregularities in Alcântara, MA

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has urged the Alcântara city hall to implement measures for the recovery of abandoned school buses to ensure safe transport for municipal students.

Mar 8 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Bus Catches Fire During Student Transport in PB

A school bus caught fire while transporting students in Caturité, Paraíba, with no injuries reported.

Mar 5 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Without school transport, 5-year-old girl has to ride a horse to school in RS

In Brazil, a 5-year-old girl rides a horse to school due to the absence of school transportation services in her rural area.

Mar 4 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council opens commission to investigate mayor for school transport contract

The Municipal Chamber of Governador Valadares has opened a commission to investigate Mayor Coronel Sandro for alleged irregularities in the hiring of a school transport company.

Mar 3 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: School van driver caught with machete in busy avenue in Montes Claros

A school van driver in Montes Claros was caught on video brandishing a machete in a busy avenue, sparking an investigation into irregular transportation practices.

Mar 3 • 20:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport in Dachau District: Regional Buses with New Timetable

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.

Feb 26 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Failures in river school transport in a municipality in the interior of Amazonas are the subject of investigation by the Public Ministry

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

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free school transport by vans and buses in Uberlândia will not be provided for students aged 12; understand the change

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

Feb 24 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rural school transport company in Uberaba suspended due to signs of fraud in bidding

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.

Feb 24 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Student Ticket of CABA 2026: Who Will Be Able to Travel for Free All Year and How to Manage It

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.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: School transport bus catches fire in neighborhood of Lins

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

Feb 20 • 22:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Chaos at Teika Secondary School. How to Improve Traffic in this Area?

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.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Back to school: parents seek alternatives for school transport

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

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forsa Survey for Frankfurt: Little Support for Anti-Car Policy

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.

Feb 19 • 13:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Concern As Early School Pickups Spark Debate Over Children's Welfare in Kenya

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.

Feb 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Councils in England call for ‘radical’ means testing of Send school transport

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.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

County Armagh bus crash: Driver dies after horror smash involving 40 children

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.

Feb 18 • 02:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parents fought for school transport - Mäntyharju admits years of mistakes

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.

Feb 16 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

6-year-old Hjalmar denied school transport from home – must walk along the E12

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.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Terras: A supplementary bus line will support the Valga-Tartu connection until the end of the school year

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.

Feb 13 • 16:37 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

6-year-old Hjalmar denied school transport from home - must walk along E12 in Slussfors

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.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Supervisor dismissed after attacking 9-year-old student in municipal school in MG

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

Feb 12 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Technical Review of the ATM Starts for School Buses: This is the Schedule and Hours

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.

Feb 11 • 21:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform of Driving Schools: How the Driver's License is to Become Cheaper

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.

Feb 11 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Heatwave on the maritime service to Corsica

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.

Feb 7 • 06:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Downtown Rio will have special traffic scheme and roadblocks around the Sambadrome

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.

Feb 5 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP will have special bus and metro operations during pre-Carnival and holiday in 2026; see what changes

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.

Feb 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"We have a clear Schnieder effect" - Driving school registrations collapse massively

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.

Feb 5 • 06:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School buses in João Pessoa fail inspection and MP demands regularization

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.

Feb 4 • 18:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

New Spanish Deluges – Thousands Evacuated

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.

Feb 4 • 10:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

City Council wants children to ride for free on public transport

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.

Feb 3 • 15:07 UTC

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