

Two drivers were under the influence of drugs, resulting in a crash with kids on board. Investigators said A-1 Elegant hired bus aides with criminal records and the company failed to maintain mandatory fingerprinting, background-check and drug-testing records. A rogues gallery of driversĬharges against A-1 Elegant were filed nearly three years ago after personnel files were seized during a search warrant and investigators discovered that the company had employed numerous drivers without valid commercial driver’s licenses. The two bus companies provided false information to school districts about their equipment, hiring practices and staff in order to secure contracts to transport students. and two counts involving American Star Transportation. Henry Rhodes, 59, of Paterson, pleaded guilty to two counts relating to A-1 Elegant Tours Inc.
