BPS Transportation Performance Hearing Order

At a glance

  • What: a hearing order (docket 1920) on Boston Public Schools transportation at the start of the 2026-27 school year and contractor accountability.
  • Where it stands: referred to the Education committee October 7.

Sources

Log

  • 2026-10-07 - City Council - Councilor Murphy cited an 80% on-time rate, about 4,000 children affected by late buses in the first week, and students waiting more than two hours after dismissal.
  • 2026-11-02 - City Council - Education Committee (Docket 1920) - Education Committee hearing on Docket 1920: officials reported morning on-time rates of 61% on the first day, 84% in September and 91% in October (afternoons 73%, 82%, 86%), 94 uncovered trips, and about 640 of 650 bus monitors; councilors pressed on the ride app, stop safety and accountability.