Issues surrounding availability of seating on the public school bus transporting students between Bullsbrook and La Salle College, Middle Swan are being investigated by Member for Moore Shane Love MLA.
Mr Love said a number of parents had contacted his electoral office prior to Christmas, following advice from School Bus Services that there was no available seats for their children in 2015 and 2016.
“The issue was raised late in the year causing parents a great deal of angst as they have been unable to contact the relevant schools or the Public Transport Authority (PTA),” Mr Love said.
“Parents have already purchased uniforms and paid enrolment fees. “I have contacted Transport Minister Dean Nalder’s office, as well as School Bus Services and La Salle College and Member for Swan Hills, Frank Alban MLA and I are seeking to find a resolution.”
Mr Love said under PTA policy, children are transported to the nearest school of a given faith.
“In this situation, Holy Cross College in Ellenbrook is a couple of kilometers closer than La Salle,” Mr Love added.
“I appreciate that School Bus Services can not accommodate every parent’s wish but there has been a long association between Chittering and Gingin families and La Salle College and this should continue.”
