Five school bus routes axed 'until further notice' after bus firm withdraws services
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFive school bus routes in Trafford have been axed 'until further notice' after operator Little Gem suddenly stopped running services.
Nine other routes in south Manchester and Trafford have also been withdrawn following the company's surprise announcement. But emergency cover for several routes formerly run by Little Gem in Manchester, Trafford, Tameside and Stockport has been found, Transport for Greater Manchester said.
Little Gem informed TfGM of the move on Friday morning - with services ceasing the day after. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community New operators are being sought for Little Gem services, with a view to new contracts starting on Tuesday 2 May, TfGM said.
In a letter to parents on Tuesday Altrincham College headteacher Kim Earle described the situation as 'totally unacceptable'.
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