Charter Bus Companies Say School Owes Them Money for Transportation Services
Investigation Uncovers Large Bills Left Unpaid
As the new school year approaches, two South Florida charter bus companies are left with big bills to collect from a local school that hired their services for multiple trips. Atlantic Charters Inc. and Gold Star Transportation Inc. are two companies affected by the unpaid invoices.
A Disputed Total of $18,100
According to Atlantic Charters Inc. owner Barrington Samuels, the school, Youth Under Construction Youth Center in Pompano Beach, owes them $16,100 for nine trips taken in March and April. Samuels said the school had initially hired the company to transport students to cities like Tampa and Jacksonville. "We sent the invoices over, hoping that within 30 days we would be paid," Samuels explained. However, months have passed, and the company has yet to receive payment.
Gold Star Transportation Inc. owner Dawna Mullings also claims the school owes her over $2,000 for a single trip in February. Mullings stated that a representative from the school was supposed to pay the day of the trip but forgot to bring the check. The check she finally received later on bounced, and she has yet to receive payment.
School’s Apology and Plan to Pay
In an interview, Youth Under Construction Youth Center Principal Delvin King accepted responsibility for the situation, admitting that the school was unaware that the hired management company was not paying the charter bus companies on its behalf. King explained that the school has since fired the management company and is working to rectify the situation. He sent a letter apologizing to the charter bus companies, promising to pay the outstanding invoices on or before August 23rd, 2024.
Conclusion
The two charter bus companies, Atlantic Charters Inc. and Gold Star Transportation Inc., are left hoping to receive the payment they are owed. With the new school year approaching, they are eager to start a new chapter and continue providing services to schools in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the dispute about?
A: The dispute is about the Youth Under Construction Youth Center not paying two charter bus companies, Atlantic Charters Inc. and Gold Star Transportation Inc., for transportation services provided to the school.
Q: How much do the charter bus companies claim the school owes?
A: Atlantic Charters Inc. claims the school owes them $16,100, while Gold Star Transportation Inc. claims the school owes them over $2,000.
Q: What has the school’s principal said about the situation?
A: Delvin King, the principal of Youth Under Construction Youth Center, took responsibility for the situation, apologizing to the charter bus companies and promising to pay the outstanding invoices on or before August 23rd, 2024.
