Nothing to stop Stagecoach (or indeed any other operator!) running the school services commercially. The reason they're being dropped is due to lack of usage but I suspect this is being strangled by the fares charged!
The kids still have to get to school so I would certainly expect some parts of the network to be picked up.
In other news, 22466 is now withdrawn at Stockton
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - September 2015
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