Displaced Lahaina families are facing difficulties after the Department of Education (DOE) announced the suspension of over 150 school bus routes, including the one serving West Maui’s only public high school, Lahainaluna High School. This decision, driven by a bus driver shortage, affects nearly 3,000 students across Central Oahu, East Hawaii Island, and Upcountry Maui. Families who lost their homes and now live over 45 minutes away are particularly concerned about the safety and practicality of the new transportation arrangements. The DOE plans to offer a hybrid transportation model for Lahaina students, with a direct route for younger students and an alternate pickup point at Lahaina Cannery Mall for high school students. Some parents, like Cortney Lazo, argue that after the August 8 fires, ensuring safe transportation for displaced students should be a priority.
Displaced Lahaina Students Lose Access to Long-Distance School Bus Routes for High School Students
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