School run

In the past it was normal for children to walk to school, either on their own, with friends, or accompanied by an adult.

With the increase in a choice of schools, children may have to travel further and are more likely to require a bus or car ride.

It is claimed that the school run is responsible for a large amount of the traffic problems in the morning rush hour.

The decreasing amount of exercise and associated increase in obesity are also partly blamed on the school run.

[3] The school run has become a popular target for some politicians and campaigners against the use of cars for journeys which could be better walked or cycled.