A bus driver who did not want to sit in traffic in Lakewood and opted to drive around it on the sidewalk has been fired, the bus company told NJ Advance Media Friday afternoon.

The driver, Yaakov Stern, 41, of Lakewood, was fired by Jay’s Bus Service following the incident which was captured on video on Thursday and later posted to social media, officials said.

The actions of the driver were brought to the attention of the Lakewood Police Department which slapped Stern with summonses for reckless driving and driving on the sidewalk, Lakewood Police Capt. Greg Staffordsmith said.

TheLakewoodScoop.com posted video of the scene on its website.

Students were aboard when Stern veered around a minivan on William Street and onto the sidewalk.

Chris Sheldon may be reached at csheldon@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @chrisrsheldon Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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