An Orange County mother, Marie Metayer, is struggling to balance her work and family life due to the absence of school transportation for her 16-year-old son, Gabardo, who has special needs. The transportation service, which is provided by a third-party vendor, has not started yet, despite the school year beginning on Tuesday.

Impact on Family Life

Metayer’s husband takes Gabardo to school in the morning, while she has to leave her hair salon early to pick him up in the afternoon. This has significantly disrupted their daily routine, causing difficulties for the family. Metayer expressed her concerns, stating that it’s very difficult for her to manage her business and take care of her son at the same time.

A district spokesperson stated that the third-party vendor is responsible for contacting the family regarding the start date and additional information. The spokesperson also mentioned that the staff will follow up with the provider and the family to resolve the issue.

Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.