Track school bus breakdowns and delays across all five NYC boroughs. See affected routes, breakdown reasons, and delay duration — no account required.
NYC Intel pulls school bus breakdown and delay data from the NYC Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) via NYC Open Data, updated daily.
NYC Open Data includes the reason reported by each bus company when a breakdown or delay occurs. Here are the most frequently cited causes.
Engine problems, brake issues, or other mechanical failures requiring roadside repair or replacement bus dispatch.
Heavy traffic conditions causing significant delays beyond what the schedule accounts for.
Battery failure, electrical issues, or engine problems preventing the bus from starting at the garage or pick-up location.
Tire blowouts or flats requiring roadside service, often extending delays significantly.
Collisions or accidents requiring emergency response before students can be transferred to another vehicle.
Severe weather conditions — snow, ice, flooding — causing delays or forcing route modifications.
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