Parents of special-needs students say bus issues worse than ever
Posted: Updated:Parents of special-needs children at Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School say bus problems have never been worse and pose a danger to their kids.
Parents spoke to News 12 about their issues, which they say include illogical bus routes that have the kids stuck in transit for hours.
For help, the parents tried calling companies such as Reliant Transportation -- one of the many vendors contracted through the city. But parents say no one answers the phone, which held true when News 12 called.
So News 12 showed up at the company's Brooklyn headquarters in Greenpoint. A spokesperson for Reliant Transportation said that traffic congestion is often to blame.
The Department of Education says it's aware of the parents' complaints.
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Thousands of bus shelters closed after Staten Island collapse
Thousands of bus shelters closed after Staten Island collapse
Thousands of bus shelters across the city are closed Tuesday after one of them collapsed on Staten Island.
Thousands of bus shelters across the city are closed Tuesday after one of them collapsed on Staten Island.
Flatlands residents pan new B82 select service on Kings Highway
Flatlands residents pan new B82 select service on Kings Highway
B82 select bus service is less than a week old, but some Flatlands residents say it is already creating headaches.
B82 select bus service is less than a week old, but some Flatlands residents say it is already creating headaches.
Arraignment held for man accused of attacking 2 B15 drivers
Arraignment held for man accused of attacking 2 B15 drivers
Transit workers stood united at a Brooklyn court, vowing to make sure a man accused of attacking two bus drivers is punished.
Transit workers stood united at a Brooklyn court, vowing to make sure a man accused of attacking two bus drivers is punished.
#N12BK: NYC School bus complaints
#N12BK: NYC School bus complaints
A hearing will be held to address various complaints about school buses in the city, officials say.
A hearing will be held to address various complaints about school buses in the city, officials say.
Coney Island leaders rally to gain inclusion into city's ferry service
Coney Island leaders rally to gain inclusion into city's ferry service
Coney Island businesses and residents came together Wednesday to rally for their community to be included in the city's ferry service.
Coney Island businesses and residents came together Wednesday to rally for their community to be included in the city's ferry service.
Clark Street station elevators set to be replaced after riders trapped Monday
Clark Street station elevators set to be replaced after riders trapped Monday
The Clark Street subway station appears to be on its way to getting some improvements just days after more than a dozen people were trapped in one of its elevators.
The Clark Street subway station appears to be on its way to getting some improvements just days after more than a dozen people were trapped in one of its elevators.
MTA to transform Grand Street ahead of L train shutdown
MTA to transform Grand Street ahead of L train shutdown
The Department of Transportation has proposed changes that it says will make Grand Street safer and better to use amid the upcoming L train shutdown.
The Department of Transportation has proposed changes that it says will make Grand Street safer and better to use amid the upcoming L train shutdown.
Town hall weighs options for BQE construction
Town hall weighs options for BQE construction
Hundreds turned out for a town hall meeting on the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Thursday night.
Hundreds turned out for a town hall meeting on the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Thursday night.
Parents of special-needs students say bus issues worse than ever
Parents of special-needs students say bus issues worse than ever
Parents of special-needs children at Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School say bus problems have never been worse and pose a danger to their kids.
Parents of special-needs children at Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School say bus problems have never been worse and pose a danger to their kids.
B82 Select Bus Service to launch next week
B82 Select Bus Service to launch next week
The MTA and city DOT announced Monday that after a three-month delay, the B82 Select Bus Service will launch next week.
The MTA and city DOT announced Monday that after a three-month delay, the B82 Select Bus Service will launch next week.
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School Spirit Showdown: Curtis Estabrook P.S. #272
School Spirit Showdown: Curtis Estabrook P.S. #272
Congratulations to Curtis Estabrook P.S. #272 who won the first News 12 Brooklyn School Spirit Showdown. Make sure to vote for your school here!
Congratulations to Curtis Estabrook P.S. #272 who won the first News 12 Brooklyn School Spirit Showdown. Make sure to vote for your school here!
Parents of special-needs students say bus issues worse than ever
Parents of special-needs students say bus issues worse than ever
Parents of special-needs children at Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School say bus problems have never been worse and pose a danger to their kids.
Parents of special-needs children at Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School say bus problems have never been worse and pose a danger to their kids.
Back to school: Healthy lunches
Back to school: Healthy lunches
A child takes part in a New York City program teaching school children how to make healthy lunches.
A child takes part in a New York City program teaching school children how to make healthy lunches.
A program is teaching school children how to make their own healthy lunches.
A program is teaching school children how to make their own healthy lunches.
NYC school speed camera program expires
NYC school speed camera program expires
The New York City school speed camera program came to an end Wednesday after the state Assembly failed to come to an agreement on its extension.
The New York City school speed camera program came to an end Wednesday after the state Assembly failed to come to an agreement on its extension.
Students showcase environmental projects
Students showcase environmental projects
The second annual Department of Education sustainability showcase event was held at St. Francis College.
The second annual Department of Education sustainability showcase event was held at St. Francis College.
Prospect Park Audubon Center hosts kid-friendly winter activities
Prospect Park Audubon Center hosts kid-friendly winter activities
The Prospect Park Audubon Center is hosting kid-friendly nature activities for the winter.
The Prospect Park Audubon Center is hosting kid-friendly nature activities for the winter.
The Prospect Park Audubon Center is hosting kid-friendly nature activities for the winter.
Nets players, kids revisit African-American basketball history
Nets players, kids revisit African-American basketball history
Nets players, kids revisit African-American basketball history A group of children were accompanied by Nets players as they toured the Barclays Center to view photos of historical black basketball pioneers.
Nets players, kids revisit African-American basketball history A group of children were accompanied by Nets players as they toured the Barclays Center to view photos of historical black basketball pioneers.
Police: School temporarily locked down after student brings in BB gun, knife
Police: School temporarily locked down after student brings in BB gun, knife
A student was taken into police custody Thursday after allegedly bringing weapons into I.S. 303.
A student was taken into police custody Thursday after allegedly bringing weapons into I.S. 303.
A student was taken into police custody Thursday after allegedly bringing weapons into I.S. 303.
Family claims school bus stop was discontinued without notice
Family claims school bus stop was discontinued without notice
A Canarsie family says no one notified them that their school bus stop was discontinued.
A Canarsie family says no one notified them that their school bus stop was discontinued.
School program advocates healthy eating for city children
School program advocates healthy eating for city children
A school program is teaching young children the importance of incorporating healthy vegetables into their diets.
A school program is teaching young children the importance of incorporating healthy vegetables into their diets.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Photos
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
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Thousands of bus shelters closed after Staten Island collapse
Thousands of bus shelters closed after Staten Island collapse
Thousands of bus shelters across the city are closed Tuesday after one of them collapsed on Staten Island.
Thousands of bus shelters across the city are closed Tuesday after one of them collapsed on Staten Island.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Shalom Japan
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Shalom Japan
A Jewish and Japanese husband and wife have brought together the tastes of both of their cultures.
A Jewish and Japanese husband and wife have brought together the tastes of both of their cultures.
Police: Man, woman punch MTA conductor in face
Police: Man, woman punch MTA conductor in face
A man and woman punched an MTA conductor in the face in Brooklyn, police say.
A man and woman punched an MTA conductor in the face in Brooklyn, police say.
A man and woman punched an MTA conductor in the face in Brooklyn, police say.
A man and woman punched an MTA conductor in the face in Brooklyn, police say.
Business Briefs: Paul Allen, TSA, Burberry
Business Briefs: Paul Allen, TSA, Burberry
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at the age of 65. T.S.A. is bringing facial recognition technology to more travelers. Burberry says it is ramping up production and will be releasing new items every month.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at the age of 65. T.S.A. is bringing facial recognition technology to more travelers. Burberry says it is ramping up production and will be releasing new items every month.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at the age of 65. T.S.A. is bringing facial recognition technology to more travelers. Burberry says it is ramping up production and will be releasing new items every month.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at the age of 65. T.S.A. is bringing facial recognition technology to more travelers. Burberry says it is ramping up production and will be releasing new items every month.
Celebrity Buzz: Tekashi69, Tara Reid, Selena Gomez
Celebrity Buzz: Tekashi69, Tara Reid, Selena Gomez
‘The eyebrow whisper’
‘The eyebrow whisper’
An eyebrow artist has been nicknamed 'the eyebrow whisper' by her clients for her unique set of skills.
An eyebrow artist has been nicknamed 'the eyebrow whisper' by her clients for her unique set of skills.
Business Briefs: Google, Lyft, BuzzFeed
Business Briefs: Google, Lyft, BuzzFeed
Google confirms the development of a censored version of its search engine for China.
Google confirms the development of a censored version of its search engine for China.
Mega Millions prize climbs to $667M, nation's 3rd largest
Mega Millions prize climbs to $667M, nation's 3rd largest
The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it's absolutely massive.
The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it's absolutely massive.
#N12BK: Noisiest NYC neighborhoods
#N12BK: Noisiest NYC neighborhoods
A list has been made of the nosiest neighborhoods in the city, according to city data.
A list has been made of the nosiest neighborhoods in the city, according to city data.
