Ohhhhh this has shit show written all over it.....

The state will launch a multi-agency plan that includes active recruitment of new hires to address the school bus driver shortage across New York, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.

The state's plan includes short-term steps to remove barriers and recruit traditional and non-traditional Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders, expand CDL testing opportunities, and enhance processes designed to get more drivers into school buses.
Additionally, New York State is launching outreach to more than 550,000 CDL license holders in New York.

Michael Cordiello, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 told the New York Daily News last month that the city could experience the same work shortages plaguing other yellow school bus systems across the country. The union represents half of school bus drivers, matrons and mechanics.

Check SILive.com for a full story. Photo by @shirastoll #schoolbus #nyc #stayenisland #schoolbusdriver

30 classrooms in 30 different buildings are already closed.....🤦🏻‍♂️

Quote from: Buzz on September 16, 2021, 06:32:45 PM
Sorry, but it is the driver's and matron's responsibility. This is a special ed run. They have the kid's name and school. They were not paying attention.

Ahhh didn't know it was a special Ed Run didn't read the whole article......if that's the case then they are 100 percent at fault

Quote from: LMAO on September 16, 2021, 05:05:15 PM
Hey Kid 24
As I stated in January the higher gas prices was only the beginning! Fight for  freedom 🇺🇸
( and it's only been 8 months 🤬)

Yupp trust me I'm with ya....no sheep here lol

Could have easily happened to anyone. I don't see how it's the drivers fault. The mother or the student at the stop should have asked the driver if this bus goes to so and so school.....

Quote from: Buzz on September 16, 2021, 01:52:29 PM
My problem is, why are the kids no longer forced to be randomly tested weekly? They CAN'T be vaccinated. Doesn't make any sense.

Yeah, maybe no one should be forced to be vaccinated, but if the choice is get that jab or lose your job, you really have to weigh your options.

Studies are showing now that if you have had Covid the antibodies are better than the vaccine long term. Everyone has their opinion on what to do but I'll have no problem going for a weekly test. There's a place around the corner from my parents house that do mouth swabs. If people want to get the vaccine that's fine if people want to be tested that's fine BUT you should not be threatened to lose your Job by getting forced to get the shot. The Democrats and Biden are on record that the federal government cant force you to get the shot soooooo what changed ?

I was instructed to get a test this past Friday so if anyone asked I was covered for this week so I'm not sure if I even need to get a test this week given I came back negative....

Doesn't say it's mandatory to take it at the yard, I'll go to a place near my house and forward them the results than go wait on line at the yard after my AM

Holyyyyyyyyyyyy Traffic today

Quote from: Buzz on September 12, 2021, 05:00:28 PM
We're going to need it. Heard of a lot of runs with fucked up times and OPT seems content with letting the shit hit the fan before they correct them.

especially us drivers that will be trying out the new GPS VIA program 🤦🏻‍♂️

Good luck every one tomorrow ! 🚌

They should have had created a spreadsheet like they did for Covid and email us this last week so we know what buses we are taking out Monday. See if your new bus needs gas or any lights out or same with your old bus. To avoid a scramble on Monday

I'm assuming it's whatever bus you were in last year....

So what happens if someone tested positive over the summer and they go for a test this week for work and test positive again? It's been on record that you could test positive up till 90 days after you tested positive.....after ten days you aren't contagious but I wonder what would happen if someone can't get a negative test because they are still in the 90 day window. And I'm sure it's gotta be a PCR test not a rapid test

To be honest we should have a testing site at the job once a week for people who want to get tested....just saying lol