Seoul's bus labor union went on strike after failing to reach an agreement on wage hikes, halting the operation of 97.6 percent of intracity buses. Last-minute negotiations ended without accepting the union's demand for a 12.7 percent increase in hourly wages, leading to the strike beginning at 4 a.m. The city government announced emergency plans to minimize commuter chaos, including adding more subway trains, extending operating hours, deploying personnel to major stations, and operating free shuttle buses from major subway stations across the capital's 25 districts.
Hundreds of members of Detroit's Jewish community who flew to Washington, D.C., to march in solidarity with Israel against Hamas in Gaza were delayed and in some cases prevented from participating due to a "malicious walk-off" by some bus drivers. The bus company, which remains unnamed, claimed that several drivers called in sick, causing the delays. Despite the setbacks, tens of thousands of Israel supporters rallied on the National Mall, voicing solidarity against Hamas and demanding the return of the hostages taken by the group. Palestinian Americans have also held rallies calling for a ceasefire in the fighting.
Over 140 bus drivers for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Kentucky called out, resulting in the cancellation of 123 bus routes. The drivers are frustrated with the lack of discipline on the buses and being subjected to verbal abuse. JCPS has made efforts to address the discipline issues, but the problems persist. Discussions have taken place at JCPS School Board meetings regarding student behavior and potential solutions, such as long-term suspensions or removals from bus services. The superintendent is open to exploring these options, while some principals have implemented the discipline code's 20-day bus suspension option to address bus fights.
JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools) in Louisville, Kentucky, canceled over 100 bus routes on Monday after 143 bus drivers called out sick, nearly a quarter of the district's drivers. The sick out is part of a protest against a lack of student discipline and long bus routes. Parents were left scrambling to find alternative transportation for their children, with some resorting to using Uber. The ongoing driver shortage has caused consistent delays and disruptions in getting students to school. JCPS officials have apologized for the inconvenience and stated that absences will be excused for students affected by the canceled routes.
Dozens of bus drivers for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Kentucky called out sick for the second day in a row, leading to the cancellation of at least 47 transportation routes for Monday. The district had already experienced a high number of driver absences on Friday. Despite the driver shortage, classes will not be canceled, and non-traditional instruction will not be an option. The drivers' sickout is not union-backed, and absences will be excused for students affected by transportation issues. JCPS had originally scheduled an off day for Monday but had to cancel classes due to transportation problems.
At least 85 bus drivers have called out for Monday, resulting in the cancellation of 47 bus routes in Jefferson County Public Schools. The drivers cite issues with student behavior, long routes, and a lack of support from the school district. The "sickout" is directed towards district leaders, and the district is changing the student discipline process in response. More drivers are expected to call out, and families are encouraged to find alternative transportation. Absences will be excused for affected students.
Nearly 90 bus drivers from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) called out on Friday, causing delays in bus routes. The drivers are protesting against a lack of student discipline and long bus routes. JCPS has been facing consistent driver shortages this school year, resulting in delays of up to three to four hours. The bus drivers' union president expects more call-outs on Monday. JCPS officials are working on implementing changes, including an online referral system, to address the drivers' concerns.
Dozens of bus drivers from Jefferson County Public School called out on Friday, causing transportation delays. 92 drivers called out, compared to the normal average of 50. However, all students were dropped off by 7:18 p.m., with most dropped off by 6:40 p.m. JCPS Chief of Communications and Community Relations, Carolyn Callahan, provided perspective on previous Fridays' drop-off times.
The West Shore School District in Pennsylvania is facing transportation issues due to a lack of bus drivers, which will result in a loss of instructional time for students. While efforts are being made to hire and train more drivers, the district has implemented remote learning days and adjusted pick-up and drop-off times. Parents will be notified of any changes, and they have the option to drop off and pick up their children.
