北爱尔兰在2024/25年度的学生交通支出超过4 000万英镑,为2020/21年的两倍,原因是特殊需要入学率和最后一分钟的安置在不断上升。 Northern Ireland spent over £40M on student transport in 2024/25, double 2020/21 levels, due to rising special needs enrollments and last-minute placements.

北爱尔兰教育管理局在2024/2025年在学生交通上花费了4 000多万英镑,比2020/2021年高出一倍以上,平均每英里支付83.33英镑,这主要是由于特殊教育需要入学率上升和最后一分钟的学校安排。 The Northern Ireland Education Authority spent over £40 million on student transport in 2024/2025—more than double the 2020/2021 amount—paying up to £83.33 per mile, largely due to rising special educational needs enrollments and last-minute school placements. 超过一半的资金只花在了五个出租车运营商身上,引发了对成本上升和拖延行动的批评。 Over half the funds went to just five taxi operators, prompting criticism over escalating costs and delayed action. 面对3亿英镑的预算短缺, EA已要求运营商降低10%的利率, 但有些人警告削减可能会危及它们的生存能力。 Facing a £300 million budget shortfall, the EA has asked operators to cut rates by 10%, but some warn the reductions could threaten their viability. 当局说,扩大当地提供特殊教育需要——目前只有26%的主流学校提供这种服务——将有助于减少对长期交通的依赖。 The authority says expanding local SEN provision—currently available in only 26% of mainstream schools—will help reduce long-term transport reliance.