Byard Duncan

Byard Duncan is an award-winning investigative reporter who covers business, technology and consumer protection issues. His work has appeared in ProPublica, Reveal, Bloomberg Businessweek, Esquire, Slate, and many other outlets. He is based in Oakland, California.

InvestigationJustice, Labor

911, Please Hold

America’s 911 dispatchers are straining under pressure, leaving thousands of callers waiting during emergencies.

Byard DuncanRevealMay 26, 2026

InvestigationBusiness

The AI School Bus Camera Company Blanketing America in Tickets

BusPatrol says its technology helps curb dangerous driving at no cost to cities. Public records from across the US often tell a different story.

Byard DuncanBloombergApril 28, 2026