School bus companies, which opposed the strike and called it «pointless» in a statement Friday evening, had been trying to certify replacement workers, but approximately 4,558 of the city's 7,700
school bus routes remained out of commission Thursday, according to the DOE.
Councilman Bill Ruland voiced concern Tuesday over the effect road closures have on commuting,
school bus routes and response time of emergency vehicles.
Some drive regular routes — such as city or
school bus routes — while others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours.