New Jersey School Districts Disrupted by Bus Company Service Halt

The Neptune Township School District in New Jersey is experiencing a significant disruption in student transportation after the Seman-Tov Bus Company abruptly ceased providing bus services, affecting multiple school districts but hitting Neptune the hardest. Superintendent Tami Crader informed parents that Seman-Tov would not operate morning or afternoon routes, leaving families to arrange alternative transportation for their children while the district seeks emergency bids for new vendors. The company cited an unanticipated insurance issue as the reason for the service cancellation but has not provided further detailed explanations. Parents have organized informal carpooling efforts to cope with the uncertainty and disruption during the early school year. District officials are working within legal procurement processes to restore transportation services, and student absenteeism or tardiness will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The situation remains unresolved, with ongoing efforts to find a long-term solution and regular updates promised to affected families.