The National Audit Office says almost half reported annual overspends of 20% or more.
It’s thought increased spending on buses and taxis for young people with special educational needs and disabilities is behind the rise.
Ministers say they’re working on a system that’s ‘rooted in inclusion’.
Accessibility issues go beyond school transport, though.
MP Dr Ben Spencer’s called the repeated lift failures at Weybridge station a ‘disgrace’, highlighting the daily travel challenges faced by disabled people.
