In Cerdanyola, Barcelona, around a dozen students with disabilities will no longer have access to school transport following the unsuccessful tender process managed by the Consell Comarcal del Vallès Occidental. The service was crucial for families like Jéssica Celda’s, whose eight-year-old son has hearing disabilities and requires specialized educational support at the Bellaterra school. Due to the required location of the school, which is outside their municipality, families have relied on a free school bus service until now.

The Consell Comarcal has notified the Bellaterra school families that the transport service will terminate on May 7 due to the expiration of the current contract and the inability to find a new provider. This situation creates significant logistical challenges for families who must now find alternative arrangements for their children's daily commute, often requiring adjustments to work schedules or additional costs for transport.

The lack of suitable transport options raises concerns about accessibility and support for children with disabilities in the region. Parents are now advocating for the authorities to find an immediate solution to ensure that their children can continue to receive the necessary educational support without disruption, highlighting the broader issues related to the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular educational settings and the responsibilities of local governments in providing necessary services.