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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

London school pupils handed detentions for lateness after TfL change bus routes

The W12 and W14 single decker bus routes have had a route change, making it harder for school students to use them - (Getty)

A north-east London school stopped giving out detentions to late pupils using public transport after realising changes to bus frequencies were impacting how quickly they could get to class.

Students at Woodbridge High School in Woodford Green have complained they were being unfairly punished for lateness due to the buses they take not being reliable.

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