The tentative three-year deal between ATU 1181 and the largest bus companies still must be ratified by the rank and file. It represents about 4,000 routes.
The union still must come to an agreement with NYCSBUS and other smaller bus providers, but the tentative agreement reached Wednesday eliminates the possibility of the majority of 86,000 students losing their school bus ride. A city official confirmed the tentative agreement, although they are not directly involved in the negotiations.
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