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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadine White

Investigation launched as refugees accuse bus drivers of discrimination for refusing to collect them

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A bus company has launched an investigation after refugees accused drivers of discrimination in refusing to collect them from rural stops, The Independent can reveal.

A number of asylum seekers were recently placed by the Home Office at a rural, remote hotel in Somerset and rely upon already-limited Stagecoach buses to travel to college classes, medical appointments and legal appointments.

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