New probe into school transportation safety in Boston after boy killed by bus

Boston Mayor Wu launches investigation of BPS transportation provider after bus kills child

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has ordered an independent investigation of the public school district’s contracts with its transportation provider, Transdev, after a bus driver with lapsed credentials and a spotty driving record killed a 5-year-old boy. Wu and Superintendent of Schools Mary Skipper said Friday that Mintz attorney Natashia Tidwell, a former federal prosecutor and police officer who specializes in external investigations, will lead the …

Boston launches independent review of school bus safety after child’s death

An independent investigation is underway into Boston’s school transportation safety following the death of Lens A. Joseph, a kindergartener struck and killed by a school bus in Hyde Park last month.Joseph, 5, was struck by a Boston Public Schools bus near 107 Washington St. at around 2:44 p.m. on April 28. The child died later at a hospital that day.

Boston announces independent investigation into school transportation safety - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent of Schools Mary Skipper announced an independent investigation into school transportation safety. A former federal prosecutor and police officer will lead the investigation. The investigation comes after a 5-year-old was hit and killed by a bus in Hyde Park last month. The school bus driver that was behind the wheel was driving on an expired bus certificate at the time of the crash. He resigned before …

Following fatal school bus crash, Boston launches independent investigation into transportation safety - The Boston Globe

Boston will turn to a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent investigation of its public schools transportation contractor.

New probe into school transportation safety in Boston after boy killed by bus

The investigation will include a review of existing safety policies and performance, including under the bus driver collective bargaining agreement, and make recommendations to strengthen safety measures.

Boston launches investigation into school bus safety after deadly crash

There will be an independent review of Boston Public Schools transportation safety measures following the death of a kindergartener who was struck by a school bus last month, Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper announced Friday morning.