Immediate reaction to the suspension of the service
The recent news on the interruption of the school bus service that connects several educational centers in Vic has led to a strong displeasure among families. This Saturday, dozens of parents gathered urgently to discuss the impact of this decision.
Clear demands: Explanations and reversal of measurement
Families have two main demands: first, they want the City Council to clarify the reasons behind this decision. Secondly, they claim the restoration of the service, which they consider to be fundamental to their community.
Creating a parent support group
During the meeting, a working group consisting of families from different schools was constituted. Its first objective is to organize a meeting with the mayor, councilor and representatives of the Department of Education to present their concerns.
Considerations on economic and political viability
Parents believe that the matter is not merely economic, as the service is funded by the Generalitat. They argue that, with a will, it is possible to keep it until Vic exceeds 50,000 inhabitants, at which time the management would become municipal.
A political fund that worries families
Families perceive a political transfer in the decision to suppress the school bus service. A mother stated that so far, they had not heard stigmas associated with the use of this service, and that this sensation has recently arisen with the attention that the City Council has paid to the matter.
Alternatives to the deletion of the service
Attendees of the meeting agreed that, if the intention is to combat segregation, services should be improved instead of eliminating them. They propose that a more attractive school bus offer be developed that will increase the number of users and promote diversity.
Impact on family reconciliation and local urbanism
Another point discussed was the difficulty that families have in schooling their children in distant centers, such as Andersen. A father shared that, in order to take his son to school, he must walk for more than an hour, which is a challenge for work and family reconciliation.
THE SOCIAL VALUE OF L’EV BUS
Pablo Múñoz emphasized that the bus service not only facilitates transport, but also promotes social interaction among children. Bus trips are moments of interaction, where children can socialize and play, contributing to social cohesion.
Support for entities and institutions
In addition to families, organizations like mothers with a voice are involved in defending the bus service. Joan Sala, the Municipal Ombudsman, also expressed interest in the matter and requested a meeting with the Franquesa councilor to address the situation.
The struggle to maintain the school bus service in Vic continues, with families who mobilize and seek solutions that benefit the educational community as a whole.