Exhibit 23.8



            [Letterhead of Silverman, Collura, Chernis & Balzano, P.C.]
                                          
               CONSENT OF SILVERMAN, COLLURA, CHERNIS & BALZANO, P.C

     We consent to the reference to us under the caption "Validity of
Securities" in the Prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-42541) filed by Atlantic Express
Transportation Corp. (the "Company") and its subsidiary guarantors to effect
registration of the Company's 103/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2004 and the
guarantees thereof.




                              /s/ Silverman, Collura, Chernis & Balzano, P.C.
                              Silverman, Collura, Chernis & Balzano, P.C.




New York, New York
January 27, 1998