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Thousands of students in New York City might face disruptions in their school bus services starting November 1. The union representing approximately 12,000 bus drivers has announced a potential strike if a new contract is not secured by that date. The drivers have been working under emergency contract extensions for several months, leading to increased uncertainty.
Bus companies have alerted the state that layoffs could begin unless an agreement is reached by Halloween. This looming strike has raised concerns among parents and advocates, who report a rise in complaints about missing or unreliable drivers.
The situation has put pressure on both the union and the bus companies to negotiate a deal swiftly to avoid impacting students' daily commutes. As the deadline approaches, the possibility of a strike has heightened tensions, with both sides needing to find common ground to prevent disruptions.
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