Parents Face Child Transport Company Issues
Parents nationwide report issues with school transport company Ride Along Now, claiming the company took payments but failed to provide services, leading to financial losses and significant stress.

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Parents nationwide report issues with school transport company Ride Along Now, claiming the company took payments but failed to provide services, leading to financial losses and significant stress.
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