Yakima School District cites driver shortages, plans 4‑bell schedule and electric-bus purchases to improve service The district reported a driver shortage limiting operations to about 57 routes on a two‑bell schedule and outlined a proposed four‑bell model to reduce simultaneous routes, cut transfers and make better use of a smaller driver pool; staff also described grant-funded electric-bus purchases and monitoring plans.

Yakima School District is tackling driver shortages by proposing a revolutionary four-bell schedule and investing in electric buses to enhance student transportation.

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Madison County School Board approves $1.717 million bus purchase to address routes and driver shortages After extended discussion about route length, driver shortages and vendor support, the board approved purchase of 9 conventional 72-passenger buses and 2 handicap buses (11 total) from vendors including Bluegrass International and Bluebird, totaling $1,717,423.

Madison County School Board just greenlit a $1.7 million investment in new buses to tackle driver shortages and improve student transportation!

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Driver shortages are at crisis levels – 96% of agencies face workforce gaps, costing $4K+ per driver to replace.

Retention is an operations challenge. Our guide shows how to cut attrition, reduce disputes & empower drivers.

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Tennessee Assembly passes amendment for school bus driver age requirement Tennessee amends school bus transportation law to raise driver age to 21 years

Tennessee is raising the bar for school bus drivers, but will this move improve safety or worsen driver shortages?

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