Two-Hour Bus Rides for Disabled Preschoolers | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

Schenectady County’s desperate attempt to cut transportation costs led to preschoolers with disabilities enduring grueling two-hour bus rides—some vomiting, others in tears—until a second bus was added after just one week, reducing travel time for some but leaving others still stuck with 90-minute commutes. Officials cited outdated state rulings that don’t even apply to preschoolers, while parents pleaded for better solutions. The county’s balancing act between limited resources, budget constraints, and the urgent need to get kids to vital programs leaves no easy answers—and no one happy…