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Con Edison invests $9 million to launch school bus electrification in Brooklyn

The introduction of electric school buses in Brooklyn represents a significant investment and step towards cleaner transportation.
#bus-routes

School bus cancellations: More than 100 routes cancelled for day | CTV News

143 school bus routes in Toronto were cancelled due to driver qualification issues with hopes to resume service quickly.

A plan to save the yellow school bus

School transportation directors often rely on paper and limited software to manage bus routes and parent communication.
The school bus transportation system in the US is facing strains due to driver shortages and outdated logistics processes.

School bus cancellations: More than 100 routes cancelled for day | CTV News

143 school bus routes in Toronto were cancelled due to driver qualification issues with hopes to resume service quickly.

A plan to save the yellow school bus

School transportation directors often rely on paper and limited software to manage bus routes and parent communication.
The school bus transportation system in the US is facing strains due to driver shortages and outdated logistics processes.
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The Future Looks Bright for Electric School Buses

Blue Bird Corp is evolving its business model to prioritize electric school buses alongside traditional diesel models in response to industry demands.
#city-council

Council Member Won co-chairs hearing investigating New York school bus inefficiency - Queens Post

Significant delays in school transportation have led to high absenteeism rates, particularly affecting vulnerable students.
City Council is working to improve school bus contracts and transportation services in NYC. Vital reforms are necessary for enhancing educational outcomes.

Tell us: Have you been impacted by school bus delays?

Boston Public Schools faced significant bus delays this year, with only 34% arriving on time, sparking widespread complaints and concerns.

Council Member Won co-chairs hearing investigating New York school bus inefficiency - Queens Post

Significant delays in school transportation have led to high absenteeism rates, particularly affecting vulnerable students.
City Council is working to improve school bus contracts and transportation services in NYC. Vital reforms are necessary for enhancing educational outcomes.

Tell us: Have you been impacted by school bus delays?

Boston Public Schools faced significant bus delays this year, with only 34% arriving on time, sparking widespread complaints and concerns.
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Behind School Bus Mess, a 45-Year-Old Contract That's Hard to Change

Delays in school bus pickups are harming children with disabilities, impacting their educational experience and daily routines.

MTA leaves hundreds of NYC students stranded as buses never show up for school

Staten Island students face significant disruptions in transportation, causing them to miss classes due to unreliable MTA bus service.
from Slate Magazine
4 months ago

Private Cars Can't Replace the School Bus. Just Look at What Happens When They Try.

Traffic congestion at school pickups has worsened due to budget cuts eliminating bus routes, affecting families across the nation.

Here's what Boston parents need to know about transportation heading into the school year

A new app allows Boston Public Schools parents to track their children's school buses in real-time, enhancing safety and peace of mind.

NYC families wait years to get reimbursed for transit when school buses fail to show

Caregivers face years-long payment delays for school transportation expenses reimbursement.

New app allows BPS parents to track school buses in real-time

Parents can track school buses in real-time using a new mobile app, replacing paper directions with GPS for drivers.

Youth Takeover: Parents (and Teachers) Just Don't Understand | KQED

Youth express challenges in being understood by parents and teachers.
High school students at Sylmar Charter grow and arrange flowers for prom.
Investigation by Katrina Schwartz on school bus availability.
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