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4w ago

Swansea Bus Driver Fired After Allegedly Urinating On Board With 12 Children

The case prompted investigations by police plus child-welfare officials.

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A bus driver for Swansea Public schools has been fired after police say he urinated WHILE students were on the bus. Police say it happened yesterday morning on the way to Hoyle Elementary. Students told teachers the 71-year-old driver told them to move to the back of the bus beforehand. School leaders do not believe students saw the driver's actions. At this point, no charges have been filed against the driver, but a report was filed with the Department of Children and Families.
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Overview

  • The 71-year-old Amaral Bus Company driver, who pulled over Monday on the way to Mark G. Hoyle Elementary, told 12 pre-K to second grade students to move to the back and then allegedly urinated while seated.
  • The driver finished the route and dropped the children at school, and officials say it is believed no students witnessed the act.
  • Some students reported the behavior to teachers at Hoyle Elementary, which led school leaders to alert families the same day.
  • Swansea Public Schools fired the contractor’s employee and told Amaral he will not drive for the district again.
  • Police and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families are investigating, no criminal charges had been filed as of early Tuesday, and the district is reviewing its relationship with the bus vendor.