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Transportation challenges and solutions for Summer Rising participants
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Council Member Rita C. Joseph addresses transportation challenges for Summer Rising participants, particularly those who normally take the bus but cannot stay for the afternoon portion due to bus contracting issues. Deputy Commissioner Susan Haskell explains the alternative transportation options available.
- Rideshare is offered as an alternative to busing for participants staying until the end of the day.
- Some rideshare options require a parent to ride with the child, which may present additional challenges for some families.
- The council member expresses concern about the practicality of the rideshare solution, given the requirement for parental accompaniment.
- DYCD acknowledges that rideshare is an alternative to busing but does not fully address all transportation concerns.
Rita C. Joseph
1:51:01
I know we're also working on transportation in the evening because I know our students who take the bus normally and cannot stay for the afternoon portion because of bus contracting because it's the contract, it's not you.
1:51:13
It's the contract.
1:51:14
Is there any work being done around that?
Susan Haskell
1:51:17
We have any any any participant in summarizing who's staying to the end of the day can use rideshare as an alternative to the busing.
Rita C. Joseph
1:51:27
But some of the rideshare require a parent ride with them.
Susan Haskell
1:51:30
That's right.
Rita C. Joseph
1:51:31
So how how we how is that working?
1:51:35
That still works and works?
Susan Haskell
1:51:36
It's an alternative to busing for young people who want to stay for the full day.