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How districts are addressing bus driver shortages

How districts are addressing bus driver shortages
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( InvestigateTV ) — The number of school bus drivers employed in the U.S. fell nearly 10% between 2019 and 2025, as districts work to address a shortage of drivers. The number of drivers dropped from 223,252 in August 2019 to 202,076 in August 2025. Some parents say canceled or delayed bus routes...

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