According to the search results, there have been warnings of a potential school bus driver strike in New York City that could affect approximately 4,400 routes across all five boroughs, potentially impacting 80,000 students, including 25,000 special education students. However, as of September 8, 2023, the school bus drivers have not gone on strike. The negotiations between the union that represents the bus drivers, attendants, and mechanics and the bus companies are ongoing, and both sides are working to reach a new deal. The city has released a contingency plan in the event of a strike, which includes giving students MetroCards and reimbursing families for alternative transportation, or in some cases, providing ride-share services.