The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency recently carried out checks on vehicles operating to Portlethen Academy.
Vehicles operated by A + I Coaches Ltd, Central Taxis (Aberdeen) Ltd and Stagecoach Bluebird were checked.
One Stagecoach Bluebird single deck vehicle was issued with an Immediate Prohibition for a tyre defect whilst a double deck vehicle was issued with a Delayed Prohibition for a leak in an air suspension caliper.
A + I Coaches and Central Taxis (Aberdeen) were given a clean bill of health.
However the contract for the Newtonhill to Portlethen Academy service operated by Stagecoach Bluebird will be terminated with effect from Friday 6 July.
The operator has the right to appeal this decision and must do so by Tuesday 5 June. Should their appeal be unsuccessful, the contract will be re-tendered with the successful bidder commencing the replacement contract on Tuesday 21 August.