School buses fail to show up for Boston students

Hundreds of students going to charter schools in Boston missed the bus Monday because the buses failed to show up.Interim Superintendent John McDonough said that early Monday morning, the school bus drivers union promised full service, but the union president said drivers expected to report failed to show up.The afternoon pickup went on as scheduled, but officials said families should prepare for alternate arrangements to bring students to and from school Tuesday if necessary.Officials said the number of buses needed on the road increases every day this week. On Tuesday morning, 175 buses are needed for students as compared to 120 on Monday.So far, officials said, only about 110 drivers have agreed to work Tuesday.Veolia Transportation said it was working with the union to encourage drivers to report to work Tuesday, but service is not guaranteed.Officials said the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will be free for students Tuesday.

Hundreds of students going to charter schools in Boston missed the bus Monday because the buses failed to show up.

Interim Superintendent John McDonough said that early Monday morning, the school bus drivers union promised full service, but the union president said drivers expected to report failed to show up.


The afternoon pickup went on as scheduled, but officials said families should prepare for alternate arrangements to bring students to and from school Tuesday if necessary.

Officials said the number of buses needed on the road increases every day this week. On Tuesday morning, 175 buses are needed for students as compared to 120 on Monday.

So far, officials said, only about 110 drivers have agreed to work Tuesday.

Veolia Transportation said it was working with the union to encourage drivers to report to work Tuesday, but service is not guaranteed.

Officials said the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will be free for students Tuesday.