Boston Public Schools announced a new policy that will automatically opt students out of bus service if they do not use it for ten consecutive days. This initiative aims to improve the reliability of the transportation system, which has faced criticism for delays and no-shows. In March, 94% of buses arrived on-time, marking significant improvement. The policy will begin after the April vacation, allowing families to reinstate bus assignments anytime. The goal is to optimize bus routes based on actual ridership, benefiting those who depend on the service.
"With the implementation of the new Ridership Procedure, our team will be able to build bus routes based on actual student ridership for the first time."
"The rollout also comes as Mayor Michelle Wu seeks reelection. Her administration received heavy criticism last fall when families across Boston reported significant bus delays and some complete no-shows."
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