State officials in New York, Ohio, and South Carolina, are considering deploying National Guard troops to help drive buses as many school districts face a driver shortage.
Up to 250 personnel will be available to assist school districts in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, and Lynn.
U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-N.Y.) makes the request in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
A fresh start commences for SBF's new executive editor in a rather challenging time.
The president of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and part-owner of a school bus company, talks about the need for more driver recruitment resources and the ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped buses.
According to a survey conducted by the three national pupil transportation associations, 51% of school bus operators are experiencing a “severe” or “desperate” driver shortage.
Implementing new routing and software solutions, offering hiring incentives, and contracting out transportation services are just some of the ways districts are working to recruit and retain drivers.
The Pennsylvania School Bus Association’s "You Behind the Wheel" campaign seeks to raise public awareness about the ongoing driver shortage and provide resources to recruit new drivers.
The 2020-21 school year underwent constant shifts and challenges courtesy of COVID-19. Although surveys reflect worsening driver shortage, respondents also said CARES Act funds have helped them hang on.
The National School Transportation Association supports states that end enhanced unemployment benefits and a proposed bill to redirect the benefits to signing bonuses for new hires to incentivize employment.
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