Nicole Snyder+FollowNew Britain parents outraged over school bus chaosStudents with special needs in New Britain have been dropped off miles from home, leaving families anxious and angry. One mom tracked her autistic son to a 7-Eleven nearly 40 miles away, while another’s nonverbal son in a wheelchair was sent to the wrong school. The bus company, First Student, admits they weren’t ready for the school year and is scrambling to fix things, but parents say it’s not enough. How would you feel if your child’s safety was at risk just getting to and from school? What changes do you think should happen next? #Education #NewBritain #SchoolBusSafety00Share
Anne Clark+FollowSchool bus crash in Ellenboro raises safety talkA school bus in Ellenboro collided with a pickup truck early Tuesday morning, and while everyone on the bus was unharmed, the truck driver had to be treated for minor injuries. The bus driver was charged with failure to yield, which has some parents and neighbors wondering about the safety measures in place for our kids’ daily rides. It’s a relief no students were hurt, but this close call highlights how quickly things can go wrong. What changes would make you feel safer about school transportation in Rutherford County? #Transportation #Ellenboro #SchoolBusSafety00Share
vnguyen+Follow$300 fines for passing school buses: Enough?Starting this September, drivers caught passing stopped school buses in Bucks County will get an automatic $300 fine—thanks to new AI-powered cameras on buses. The aim is to keep kids safe, but many locals say the penalty isn’t tough enough, especially since violations still happen thousands of times a year. Some even argue that the fine should be much higher to really make people think twice. With most of the money going to the tech company and only $25 to local police, there’s debate over whether this system is fair or effective. What do you think—should the fines be steeper? #Tech #SchoolBusSafety #BucksCounty00Share
Peter Castillo+Follow$300 Fines for Passing School Buses?!Middleton, CT drivers—watch out! Starting September, passing a stopped school bus could cost you $300, thanks to new 360-degree cameras catching every move. The cameras use AI to spot violators, and the fines are split between the tech company, schools, PennDOT, and police. Some folks think the fine is steep, but officials say it’s all about keeping kids safe. And get this: in some towns, thousands get caught every year! Think twice before zooming past that flashing stop sign. #SchoolBusSafety #TrafficLaws #RoadSafety #Transportation30Share
