Early yesterday morning the Lighthouse School received a brand new bus for their physically challenged students.

The receipt of their new bus couldn’t come at a better time as their current bus is in the garage.

The Principal of the Lighthouse School, Ms. Carla MacVicar, happily took the keys for the bus. She said, “ We are very excited to have the new bus as the student population has grown and it has really been a challenge. This new bus will help us no end.”

President of Cayman Automotive, Mr. John Felder presented the new fully accessible Ford bus to the Lighthouse School’s Principal.

The vehicle, which is custom-built to accommodate 10 students in wheelchairs or seat 22 regularly, replaces an older vehicle that can generally accommodate half that number of students.

Through Cayman Automotive, Mr. Felder, helped bring the bus into Cayman. He said, “First of all I would like to thankthe government for their support. We have been in operation for seven years and the government has been a very big support to us.

“This bus, in particular, is special as the cargo it will carry is special. We are happy we could help to bring in this nice bus and make sure it serves its needs.

“There is no doubt in my mind of its accomplishments.”

Mr. Rolston Anglin, Minister of Education said, “The school needs this vehicle and, coincidently, their current one is in the shop but this bus has unique features including folding side chairs, side and rear ramps.

“The high end customisation is necessary as the population changes within the school and its needs for transport.”