For many New York families, getting a child to school safely is no longer a routine part of the day. Parents of children with disabilities are raising concerns about missed pickups, long bus rides, staffing shortages, and missing accommodations tied to special education transportation. When a child depends on a predictable schedule, medical support, or behavioral accommodations, transportation problems can affect far more than arrival time. Families say the growing strain is disrupting education, family finances, and student well-being.