{"id":19478,"date":"2025-10-28T04:21:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/19478\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T04:21:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:21:12","slug":"alternate-transportation-options-for-worried-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/19478\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternate transportation options for worried parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 With a potential transportation nightmare<\/a> headed for New York City schools, parents may need alternate resources to get their child to school.<\/p>\n

New York City Mayor Eric Adams laid out a contingency plan ahead of the possible disruption of service when multiple school bus companies\u2019 emergency contracts expire on Oct. 31.<\/p>\n

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Adams said his administration is \u201cworking toward a resolution\u201d with the bus companies, but has a backup plan just in case it doesn\u2019t get done in time. The mayor added that New York City Public Schools has sent another round of emergency contract extensions to the companies to continue negotiations and keep the kids on the yellow buses.<\/p>\n

If things don\u2019t work out, here are some ways the city is trying to help parents worried about how their children can get to and from school safely and on time.<\/p>\n

All impacted families will be eligible for free OMNY cards for students and caregivers, according to Mayor Adams. These cards will be distributed by schools.<\/p>\n

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Some students will be eligible for pre-paid ride share options and transportation reimbursements, Adams said. To qualify, students will need to be one of the following:<\/p>\n

Transportation recommended on an Individualized Education Program or 504 Accommodation Plan<\/p>\n

Living in temporary housing or foster care<\/p>\n

Approved for transportation exceptions<\/p>\n

In an attempt to ensure transparency, schools will notify families if their child\u2019s bus service is affected using contact information through their New York City Schools account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about these options, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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