Judge Temporarily Blocks City's Plans To End School Bus Service On Staten Island

The order only forces the city to continue providing buses until the hearing, which is scheduled for September 13th, a few days after the start of the school year. After that, service could be eliminated.

Students in other boroughs are only guaranteed busing through the sixth grade; however, the service is provided to more students on Staten Island, because of the lack of public transportation options.

“We had a great day in court. It restored the fairness of the system that my constituents and those on Staten Island cannot and do not have the same transportation system that they do have in the other boroughs,” said Councilman Vincent Ignizio.

Parents say having school bus service for their kids is essential in the borough.

“No crosswalks, No crossing guards, no light or anything, which is very dangerous in the mornings,” said parent Ellen Lemma.