Under the terms of the school transport post-primary scheme it is not possible to extend the service in question. The school transport scheme is intended to provide a basic level of service for pupils who would otherwise experience difficulty in attending school regularly. Pupils living off the main route of a service are generally expected to make their own way to a convenient pick-up point. Home pick-ups are not a feature of the scheme as the cost of providing such services on a countryside basis would be prohibitive. The service being provided to these pupils is regarded as adequate and is the most that can be offered to the pupils in this instance.