SCHOOL BUS

Oct 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo's Robotaxi and the School Bus Incident: What Happened?

A recent incident involving a Waymo robotaxi and a school bus in Atlanta has sparked an investigation by federal safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into how Waymo's self-driving software handles situations involving stopped school buses. The incident occurred in early October when a Waymo robotaxi was seen maneuv...

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Oct 20 2025EDUCATION

School Bus Showdown: NYC Students and Workers in the Crossfire

A major fight over school bus contracts in New York City is putting 150, 000 students and 12, 000 jobs at risk. The bus companies involved say they can't keep running without a new, long-term deal. They claim the city's current month-to-month approach just doesn't work for their business. The companies have told the state they plan to stop service on November 1 if n...

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, and he's set to receive a lump sum payment of $13, 523 by the end of M...

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Boston Bus Delays: Two Councilors Speak Out

Imagine starting school and your bus doesn't show up on time. That's what many students in Boston have been facing. City councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy are tired of seeing kids wait for late buses, so they've asked the state to investigate. They say the problem started right away when only a third of buses were on time. Two weeks later, it's still happening. A ...

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Sep 13 2024EDUCATION

Boston's School Bus Crisis: A Call to Action

Boston City Councilors Edward Flynn and Erin Murphy have issued a rallying cry for the state to intervene in the city's beleaguered school bus system, which has been plagued by chronic lateness. This crisis is not just a minor inconvenience; it's a significant obstacle to achieving educational goals and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all students. Bu...

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