02/06/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/06/2026 14:11
With 20,000 students riding a school bus each day, the City of Boston is piloting emerging technology and smarter street design to give students more time in the classroom.
During the spring of 2025, Boston Public Schools achieved historic highs in on-time bus performance, hitting 94% in both March and June of 2025-a milestone that reflects years of systematic improvements to student transportation. But with 1,500 students still arriving late each day, the City recognized an opportunity to push further.