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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 21: A school bus is parked on 8th avenue in New York City. October 21, 2025. School bus companies plans to stop service in a vicious contract standoff, The plan set to take hold Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Zamek\/VIEWpress) <\/p>\n
NEW YORK<\/strong> – More than half of New York City\u2019s school bus companies have agreed to hold off on layoffs, for now, as the city tries to avoid a transportation crisis for thousands of students.<\/p>\n What we know:<\/p>\n Without an agreement, around 150,000 students could lose bus service starting Monday.<\/p>\n NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos said officials are doing everything possible to keep buses running, but many drivers are still worried about losing their jobs.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, dozens of drivers packed a public meeting in Manhattan as the city\u2019s education panel considered a five-year contract that\u2019s been negotiated with the Department of Education (DOE) and Mayor\u2019s Office.\u00a0<\/p>\n The panel has raised concerns that the deal doesn\u2019t do enough to protect workers or improve service, citing issues like late pickups, missed routes, and broken air conditioning.<\/p>\n What you can do:<\/p>\n If service is disrupted, the city plans to give students and one caregiver free OMNY cards<\/a> and rideshare options for those who qualify, including students with special needs or in temporary housing.<\/p>\n For now, buses are expected to run Monday, but families are being told to prepare for possible changes in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n The Source:<\/b> This report is based on information from the DOE and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.<\/p>\n