Survey: Driver Shortages, Underutilized Buses and Community Pressures Top Challenges to School Transportation Efficiency
- Posted By: Robb Snyder
- Category Featured, Industry News
Schenectady, NY– May 21, 2026 — A new nationwide survey of school transportation professionals revealed that while most districts consider their bus routes moderately efficient, major operational challenges continue to limit optimization. Key findings show that: Most districts rate their routing as only “somewhat efficient,” with clear room for improvement Driver shortages are the leading barrier to efficiency, cited across nearly every respondent group Between 25 [...]
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