Leveraging alternative transportation for driver shortages

To address the growing driver shortages, many school districts are increasingly relying on alternative transportation programs already in place for students with disabilities or unstable housing. These alternative transportation options — typically smaller vans or taxis — tap into a different pool of drivers than the traditional yellow bus fleets, which require commercial drivers’ licenses and additional specialized endorsements.

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