March 7 2024- Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, is considering options to address a national shortage of bus drivers, including the possible elimination of transportation for thousands of students. The three options include not providing buses for magnet and traditional school students, operating central hubs for transportation, or maintaining the current system despite delays. The district attributes the problem to a shortage of bus drivers and anticipates further losses by the next school year. The proposed solution of eliminating transportation for certain students is seen as a measure to address buses running significantly behind schedule. The final decision rests with the board of education.
