There were 14 schools who received approval for scholar transport with only 13 benefiting currently. There were 18 operating service providers covering 14 routes with 29 pick-up points. The total number of approved learners for this year stood at 1045 learners with a waiting list of applications standing at 1 200 learners. In respect of human resources there was a need to employ a Senior Education Specialist, and for transport there was a need for a vehicle to conduct monitoring. Other challenges included: