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File on contracts with Buffalo Travel, retained as an example of Local Education Authority relationship with a typical coach operator and including correspondence on the following issues:

1976 - 1984

From: 1976 To: 1984

Bidding for and cancellation of routes; altering routes and times; increasing prices for routes; provision of escorts; lateness; dangerous road conditions e.g. concern about a double bend on the Barton-le-Clay to Pulloxhill road, making children cross dangerous roads to reach a pick up point, etc.; behaviour by drivers in dealing with unruly children; accidents involving coaches transferring children; school buses not carrying “School Bus” signs (a complaint which Sundon Parish Council took to their MP).

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EDUCATION, student, TRANSPORT, schools, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, health administration, contractors, Local Education Authority, bus operators, business correspondence, business, fees/charges, road safety, BARTON-LE-CLAY, PULLOXHILL, bus driver, public order, road accidents, complaints, parish council, SUNDON, buses, motor coaches