In the first week of school, the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas faced severe traffic congestion as it eliminated school bus routes to address a $140 million budget deficit. With the district serving over 118,000 students, parents were caught in long carpool lines, leading to significant delays. The decision to cut buses, made to save money, has led to unsafe conditions for students who now face long walks to school, often on busy roads without sidewalks. Parents, including Jasmine Jackson, are concerned about their children’s safety and their own ability to get to work on time. One parent even had to turn down job offers to work remotely to manage her child’s transportation needs.
