Coalition demands better city school bus service for students' needs
Parents and education advocates are demanding improvements to New York City's school bus system, citing frequent delays and unreliable service. The system serves approximately 150,000 students, including 68,000 with disabilities. Families report significant struggles in getting their children to school consistently.
LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) -- Some parents and education advocates want changes to the city school bus system, claiming too many kids are experiencing delays and unreliable service. The city's school bus system serves about 150,000 students, including about 68,000 with disabilities, but many families say they are struggling to get their kids to school on [...]
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