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£72,158 for 4.78-Mile School Runs
Staffordshire's top SEND taxi bill exposes unchecked deficits
One pupil's annual taxi cost hit £72,158 despite short trips, amid £90m council deficits and national EHCP surges. Statutory mandates and overrides sustain spending spirals across parties. (142 chars)