School Buses
School buses are a great way of cutting down traffic. As an example, a 30 seat bus will on average take 15-20 cars off the road. In an area like Hampstead, which has a very high concentration of schools, a multi-school bus service has the potential to be very successful.
Why multiple schools?
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Efficiency – if every school ran their own bus service, the streets would be clogged with buses
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Buying power – negotiating as a large group provides lower prices for all
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Maximising capacity – the more children on buses, the more cars off the road
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Wider catchment – families with children at multiple schools in the area will benefit greatly from the service
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Inclusivity – families at smaller schools or at schools where demand is lower do not lose out
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How would this multi-school bus service work?
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Each bus would service multiple schools
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Few pick up points on each route at key locations
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Drop off at a few central locations, within easy access of multiple schools
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The team at Green School Runs has been working to set up a viable and sustainable system of multi-school buses in London, NW3, since the start of 2019, with varying success.
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If you want to know more, or would like to register your interest in the school buses, email us at: info@greenschoolruns.org