JCPS Faces Bus Driver Shortage, Cancels Routes and Receives Heartfelt Letter from Student

Dozens of bus routes in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district in Kentucky were canceled on Monday due to a sickout by bus drivers protesting long hours, overcrowded buses, and logistical challenges. The district had already experienced delayed routes on Friday due to driver absences. By Monday morning, a total of 143 drivers had called out sick, prompting the district to proactively cancel routes. This comes after a transportation debacle at the beginning of the school year that led to a week of missed classes.