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NYC School Bus Operational Incidents
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This dataset captures real-time information concerning school bus breakdowns and delays within New York City from 2015 to 2022. It serves as a vital record for monitoring the performance of school bus vendors. Bus staff log incidents directly into the Bus Breakdown and Delay system, which then informs the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT). OPT customer service agents utilise this system to provide updates to parents regarding bus service disruptions. The data is publicly accessible and features live updates, with all entries made by school bus vendor personnel.
Columns
- School_Year: The academic year in which the incident occurred, such as 2018-2019.
- Busbreakdown_ID: A unique identifier for each reported bus breakdown or delay incident.
- Run_Type: Specifies the type of bus run, for example, 'Special Ed AM Run' or 'Special Ed PM Run'.
- Bus_No: The specific number assigned to the bus involved in the incident.
- Route_Number: The route identifier for the bus service.
- Reason: Describes the primary cause of the delay or breakdown, with 'Heavy Traffic' being a common reason.
- Schools_Serviced: Identifiers or codes for the schools affected by the bus service disruption.
- Occurred_On: The date and time when the bus breakdown or delay incident took place.
- Created_On: The date and time when the incident record was first entered into the system.
- Boro: The New York City borough where the incident occurred, such as Manhattan or Bronx.
- Bus_Company_Name: The name of the bus company operating the affected service, for instance, LEESEL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- How_Long_Delayed: The duration of the delay, categorised into ranges like '31-45 Min' or '16-30 Min'.
- Number_Of_Students_On_The_Bus: The count of students present on the bus at the time of the incident.
- Has_Contractor_Notified_Schools: A boolean field indicating whether the contractor informed the schools about the incident.
- Has_Contractor_Notified_Parents: A boolean field indicating whether the contractor informed the parents about the incident.
- Have_You_Alerted_OPT: A boolean field indicating whether the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) was alerted.
- Informed_On: The date and time when relevant parties were informed about the incident.
- Incident_Number: An identifier for the incident, although a significant portion of this data is not recorded.
- Last_Updated_On: The date and time when the incident record was last modified or updated.
- Breakdown_or_Running_Late: Categorises the incident as either a 'Running Late' event or a 'Breakdown'.
- School_Age_or_PreK: Differentiates between 'School-Age' and 'Pre-K' students for the service.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, specifically named
bus-breakdowns-delays.csv. It has a file size of 132.87 MB and contains 21 distinct columns. The dataset includes approximately 546,000 records, although some specific columns may have fewer valid entries or missing values.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing trends and patterns in school bus service disruptions across New York City.
- Evaluating the performance and reliability of various school bus contractors.
- Identifying prevalent reasons for delays and breakdowns, aiding in preventative measures.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of communication protocols between bus vendors, schools, and parents.
- Supporting research into urban transportation logistics and public service efficiency.
Coverage
The dataset focuses on school bus operations within New York City, covering various boroughs. It spans a time range from 2015 to 2022, providing historical data on disruptions. The information primarily relates to school bus services for both school-age and Pre-K students. The data is collected and updated in real-time by school bus vendor staff.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public transport authorities and city planning departments: To assess and improve urban mobility and service delivery.
- Education officials and school districts: For oversight of student transportation, operational planning, and contractor management.
- Parents and guardians: To understand potential delays or issues with school bus services.
- Data analysts and researchers: For studies on traffic management, urban logistics, public service performance, and data quality.
- Software developers: To build applications that provide real-time or historical insights into school bus services.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- NYC School Bus Disruptions 2015-2022
- New York City School Bus Delays and Breakdowns
- NYC Student Commute Incident Data
- New York City Public School Transport Unreliability Records
- NYC School Bus Operational Incidents
Attributes
Original Data Source: NYC School Bus Operational Incidents
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