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It is always mandatory.
An accompanying person is required for the described discretionary public bus service with at least three-quarters of passengers under 16. This must be a suitable accredited adult other than the driver who knows the safety mechanisms and looks after the minors. In addition, for any Article 1 service operated by bus, Article 8 requires an accompanying person when at least 50% of all passengers are under 12; the percentage is not calculated only among students.
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It is not mandatory.
It is only mandatory when transporting minors from a special education centre.
It is always mandatory.
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