Nikos Hardalias responded promptly to a shocking incident involving a school bus driver and attendant who reportedly left a 5-year-old child locked inside the vehicle for six hours. Upon receiving the parents’ complaint, the Attica Regional Governor initiated an immediate investigation to determine any liabilities and ensure strict enforcement. The Attica Region’s Directorate of Education compiled the relevant information and forwarded the matter to the appropriate regional committee to begin procedures for terminating the contractor’s contract as per legal provisions.
Notably, the Attica Region operates nearly 30,000 student transports daily via 1,700 competitive routes contracted to drivers and attendants. Hardalias emphasized the non-negotiable priority of safe student transportation, affirming his commitment as Regional Governor and a parent to address negligence that jeopardizes children’s safety. The Attica Region’s authorities are actively investigating the incident and holding those responsible accountable.
