Lebanon board authorizes bids for 20 buses after route changes, cites driver shortage and fuel/maintenance savings The board approved a resolution to allow the SOEP Council to advertise and receive bids to buy 20 school buses. District leaders described route tiering and van routes that reduced routes from 71 to 61, said driver hires remain a challenge, and presented three‑year fuel and maintenance savings estimates.

Lebanon City Schools is taking a big step forward by approving bids for 20 new buses, all while tackling driver shortages and reaping substantial fuel savings!

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District struggles with driver shortage, SPED routes and summer heat; committee to improve routing and communication District transportation staff told the board they operate 72 routes (161 runs), are short five drivers, and have 38 special-education routes (25 with an aide). Staff outlined steps to improve route communications, an exception-request process, and tracking via the Zoom (routing) system, and acknowledged limits such as only seven air-conditioned bus

Salt Lake City School District faces significant challenges with driver shortages and safety concerns, prompting a push for new technology and improved communication strategies.

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Another Reason Why EV Charging Beats Gas: No Cross Drops The sprawling Circle K convenience store network is building up its EV charging profile in the US and around the world.

New convenience store ditches gas pumps for EV fast charging stations on busy highway.

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Another Reason Why EV Charging Beats Gas: No Cross Drops The sprawling Circle K convenience store network is building up its EV charging profile in the US and around the world.

EV charging stations = less risk exposure than gas pumps.

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Minnesota lawmakers discuss omnibus transportation bill addressing driver shortages and safety measures Panel reviews driver shortage solutions and critical funding allocations in Minnesota's transportation bill.

Minnesota lawmakers are tackling the urgent truck driver shortage and vital funding issues in a pivotal transportation bill that could reshape the state's infrastructure.

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#MN #DriverShortage #InfrastructureFunding #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaTransportation

District shifts to 3 tier bus model to address driver shortage and improve efficiency Transportation model changes reduce bus fleet and adjust school start times for efficiency.

The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District is rolling out a revolutionary three-tier bus system, tackling driver shortages while saving $335,000 and optimizing school start times for better student well-being!

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🚨 Is the Driver Shortage Real?

FMCSA’s Under 21 Program aims to train younger drivers 18-21 but:

Supporters: It’s a solution to the driver shortage.

Opponents: It raises safety risks and insurance costs.

👉 What do you think?

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Big news from the Big Apple!
@Optibus is honored to be part of this year’s Transit Tech Lab Operational Effeciency Challenge. Any little town blues are soon melting away as we take this on. Keep an eye out for next year’s call for projects. #transit #mobility #drivershortage

The #DriverShortage problem crosses from #transit and into #SchoolBus territory as Carolyn Flowers brought up last week. We need to reopen the conversation on combining services. Many children take #PublicTransit around the world.
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