One of the drivers told me about his situation. He stopped the bus with some difficulty and then it slid sideways, kitty-corner across the intersection, and had to be towed away from the curb.

Surely I am in a situation most drivers in Formula One want to be in.

It's been great for the kids' self-esteem. Bus drivers told us none of the kids could believe it when they turned the corner to the school on the first day.

You know who we hear about all the rappers from? The bus drivers.

New Year's Eve was one of the busiest ever. Christmas week was one of the busiest we've seen around here. And some of the drivers have been here for 20 years, so when we say that, we really mean it.

We don't want a strike, and we'll do everything possible to avoid one. But the drivers authorized a strike by a 96 percent margin, indicating how serious they are about their key issues, and we're ready to strike if we are forced to.