# Bus Shortages Leave Special Needs Students Stranded | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-09-17T09:25:48+00:00
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## Resource

Two thousand NYC students with special needs are still stranded without school buses amid a driver shortage, forcing families to scramble for alternatives. Parents like Andrew Merlis, whose autistic daughter Fiona relies on the bus for safety, are frustrated by repeated delays and lack of reliable service — despite DOE’s promises to hire more drivers and offer ride-share vouchers. Advocates urge parents to contact school coordinators, but many feel they’re left shouldering the burden of securing essential services their children legally deserve. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-students-special-needs-no-bus-service-2026/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d59ca832508d25a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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