--- title: "Withdrawal of the Maintained Concessionary School Transport Scheme" url: "https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2026-06-22-withdrawal-of-the-maintained-concessionary-school-transport-scheme" school: "Durham Johnston School" --- [![Durham Johnston School](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/logo/DurhamJonston-logo.png)](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/) # Withdrawal of the Maintained Concessionary School Transport Scheme 22 June 2026 ![Image of Withdrawal of the Maintained Concessionary School Transport Scheme](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/news/ParentsandCarers.png) We are aware that some of our students will be affected by Durham County Council’s decision to withdrawal the maintained concessionary school transport scheme. Following contact from a number of affected families, the matter was discussed by the Governing Body, and the Chair of Governors has written to the Director of Children and Young People’s Services outlining our concerns. You can read the letter at the link below. [**Chair of Governors’ Letter**](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/files/FridayBulletin25-26/Removal_of_bus_service.pdf) We have approached local bus companies on behalf of parents, but unfortunately have been informed that a private service would not be economically viable. - [ previous](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2026-06-19-friday-bulletin) - [next ](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2026-06-26-friday-bulletin) #### News & Events - [Latest News](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Extra-Curricular Activities](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news-2/extra-curricular-activities) - [Parents Evening Dates](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news-2/parents-evening-dates-and-times) ![Durham Johnston School](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/images/logo/logo2.png) ### Contact Us **Durham Johnston School** Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4SU (0191) 384 3887 ### Useful Links - [Policies](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies) - [Information for Parents](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/information) - [Latest News](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Governors](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/governors) - [Data Protection & Privacy](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/data-protection) ### Social Media [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/durhamjohnstoncomprehensive/) © Copyright 2018–2026 Durham Johnston School. All rights reserved. School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)