School districts need bus drivers for upcoming school year

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As many schools in Alabama deal with the ongoing teacher shortage, some districts say they are also being impacted by a bus driver shortage.

School bus drivers play one of the most vital roles in education.

With just weeks before start of the new school year, some school districts are faced with a bus driver shortage. Tidmore says he has five open bus driver positions.Tidmore says staff has stepped up to meet the need and they will be prepared to double some routes to get students to and from school. Long-term, this is not the most ideal situation.

Elmore County Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis says the bus driver shortage is not a new issue. Dennis says they got creative years ago to make sure they can meet the demand. Dennis believes this is why going into this new school year they only have one open bus driver position. Elmore County also offers bonuses.

 

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