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Council pushes for oversight and records in Transdev school‑bus safety controversy
Summary
Councilors pressed for state and federal records and greater oversight of Transdev after reporting that the company's federal safety filings undercounted fatal and serious crashes; the matter was referred to committee for further action.
Councilors raised renewed concerns about Transdev's safety record for Boston Public Schools transportation and filed a resolution calling for state and federal oversight and access to complete crash and inspection records.
"I do not have any confidence at all in Transdev," Councilor Murphy said, citing investigative reporting that identified at least 60 fatal crashes involving Transdev-operated buses nationwide between 2016 and 2025 and concerns that the company's federal filings did not fully reflect those incidents. Murphy and other councilors argued that BPS families and the city need accurate data to ensure student safety.
Councilor Flynn recalled the Tidwell report and urged independent investigation into certification compliance. Some councilors argued that the School Committee, not the council, should hold the district accountable; others sought federal and state review. The council referred docket 1554 to the education committee for further consideration and hearings; several councilors requested that Transdev and BPS provide records and testify.
