REMARKS
Hearing objectives and rebidding of school bus contracts
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Council Member Rita Joseph outlines the objectives of the oversight hearing and mentions the upcoming rebidding of school bus contracts.
- The hearing aims to understand the current landscape of school transportation services in the city
- Discussions will explore how to improve existing transportation services and prioritize equity for all students
- The upcoming rebidding of school bus contracts will be examined as an opportunity to set new standards for services
- The role of NYC Bus, the city-run nonprofit, in addressing persistent challenges will be discussed
Rita Joseph
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Today's hearing will provide an opportunity to understand the landscape of school transportation services in the city.
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Explore how New York City public schools can improve existing transportation services that ensure that equity for all students is prioritized for the rest of the school year.
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We will also examine the un examine the upcoming rebidding school bus contract and how New York City public schools can use this opportunity to set a new standard for school bus services in our city.
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Additionally, we look forward to learning about how NYC Bus, the city run nonprofit created to improve school bus services, plan to address the persistent challenges that have affected the system.
