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Parents decry late, overcrowded and misrouted buses; superintendent defends choice to sign with ABC Transit
Summary
Dozens of parents told the Ambridge Area School District board that students missed school, were dropped at wrong stops and rode overcrowded buses after a contractor routing failure; the superintendent defended the district’s emergency deal with ABC Transit and the solicitor said no ethics law was violated.
Dozens of residents told the Ambridge Area School District board on Sept. 18 that the district’s bus service had repeatedly failed this fall, with reports of missed routes, students left at the wrong stops, long delays and overcrowded vehicles.
The complaints dominated the meeting’s public-comment period and prompted extended responses from Superintendent Dr. Pasquarello and representatives of ABC Transit, the district’s current transportation contractor. “We apologize for anything that may have caused you any inconvenience,” Dr. Pasquarello said, acknowledging the disruption and promising continued follow-up with ABC.
Why it matters: The service lapses affect daily attendance and student safety and have spurred calls for clearer communication and contingency plans. Several speakers also raised concerns about the contract’s length and cost and about a possible conflict of interest involving a board member who works for or with ABC-related operations.
What residents said:…
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