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Ohio Schools Struggle With Bus Driver Shortage | Columbus News
School’s back in session, but Ohio’s school bus driver shortage is hitting hard—districts filled just 10-15% of open spots last year, forcing route cuts, double shifts, and even transportation directors driving buses themselves. Certification hurdles, stiff competition from gig jobs, and grueling schedules make hiring tough—even $36/hour with training got zero takers. Some districts, like Columbus, slashed routes for 4,000 students to save $8 million, while 22,000 kids got cash instead of buses. A new proposal? Regional consortiums of private and public schools sharing drivers, buses, and…
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