Buffalo’s school bus stop-arm camera program has issued more than 52,000 tickets to drivers for illegally passing stopped buses since launching 16 months ago, generating millions in revenue but sparking concerns about fairness and accuracy.
The program, operated by Bus Patrol, has collected more than $8 million since October 2024, with each violation carrying a $250 fine. 40 percent of the revenue — more than $3 million so far — goes to the city’s general fund.
While supporters praise the cameras as an important safety measure, some drivers question how tickets are being issued…