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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 12, 2019

Helping School Bus Drivers Turn Downtime Into Uptime

Texas and North Carolina transportation departments fill the gap in drivers’ schedules with work opportunities beyond more routes, such as administrative, cleaning, and technical tasks, and tap other staff to ease driver shortage. Meanwhile, an Illinois contractor offers space for socializing and relaxation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Indiana District Paying Teachers to Drive School Buses Amid Shortage

Some Carmel Clay Schools elementary school teachers are being trained to drive routes before and after the school day this upcoming school year, and will receive $18,000 to do so.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJuly 10, 2019

5 Questions: Adam Mayo on Driver Shortage, Illegal Passing Bills

Adam Mayo, transportation director for Maine School Administrative District No. 75, discusses driver shortage, getting involved in the legislation process, and heading up the Maine Association for Pupil Transportation.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2019

School Bus Contractor Driven to Boost Safety, Training

From purchasing and operating one school bus company to later establishing another from the ground up, Reliance Student Transportation President and CEO John Polli has proven his dedication and commitment to the school bus industry.

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StatisticsJune 12, 2019

Contractors Survey 2019

The majority of respondents report plans to buy more buses and raise starting pay for drivers again this year. Meanwhile, results indicate that the driver shortage may be easing slightly.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 29, 2019

Maine Bill Aims to Address School Bus Driver Shortage

LD 1641 would allow public school bus drivers to collect unemployment benefits during the summer. It also would award training grants to school districts.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2019

Operators, Suppliers Brainstorm Shortage Solutions at School Bus Fleet ConneX

More than 30 public and private school bus operators and 25 supplier and manufacturer companies share ideas at the inaugural networking event in Miami.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 4, 2019

5 Questions: Pat Schofill on Staffing Shortage, Boosting Training

Pat Schofill, director of pupil transportation for the Georgia Department of Education, describes the state’s school bus drivers as “honest, hardworking, and child-focused.”

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School Transportation Veteran to Newspaper: Bus Driver Pay a Factor in Shortage

Michigan transportation consultant Kim Hooper responds to an article in a local newspaper on bus driver shortage to note that pay is a critical factor. 

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Articlesby James BlueMarch 13, 2019

Grooming the Next Generation of School Bus Techs

Not only is there a need for more new technicians, but for those who are well-versed in new technologies.

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