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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 18, 2017

Hawaii Makes Progress on Addressing School Bus Driver Shortage

School bus companies in the state restore one bus route and hire several more CDL-licensed drivers. They are temporarily offering hiring bonuses and increased wages to mitigate bus driver shortage.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 15, 2017

<I>SBF</i> Editor Appears on <I>Good Morning America</i>

The news program cites School Bus Fleet data on driver shortage and interviews Thomas McMahon on the topic.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2017

Short on School Bus Drivers, Oklahoma District Trims Transportation Service

Edmond Public Schools consolidates some bus stops and cuts courtesy service to neighborhoods within 1 mile of a school.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2017

Toronto School Boards Reportedly Mishandled School Bus Driver Shortage, Now Working to Prevent Delays

Two school boards work to prevent another driver shortage this fall after an investigation finds that their “actions and inactions” led to thousands of students being stranded last September.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 7, 2017

Indiana District Resolves School Bus Service Problems, Resumes Classes

Muncie Community Schools canceled the first two days of school due to transportation delays, no-show buses, and incorrect routes.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 3, 2017

Hawaii Reduces School Bus Service Due to Driver Shortage

As the school year starts, the Hawaii State Department of Education temporarily consolidates and suspends routes for four schools on Maui due to a shortage of qualified drivers.

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Don’t Rule Out Drivers Under 25

The school bus industry needs more young people, not fewer, to carry on the work of safely transporting our nation’s future.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

School System Recruits Support Staff as Bus Drivers

The North Carolina school system makes driving a bus a requirement for new custodians, cafeteria workers, and teaching assistants to deal with an ongoing driver shortage.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

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Videosby StaffMarch 6, 2017

Recruiting School Bus Drivers in Kansas [Watch]

In this spot from Wichita Public Schools, a First Student training manager explains what it takes to become a school bus driver as the local operation looks to bring new recruits on board.

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