"Bus Driver Shortages: School Districts Seek Solutions and Prioritize Student Riders"
Wake County School District in North Carolina is facing a bus driver shortage crisis, with 17 bus routes currently without a driver. As a potential solution, the district is considering pushing back the start of the school day by an hour to allow more time for picking up students. Parents are expressing concern and pressure on district leaders to find a resolution. The district is actively recruiting new drivers, offering incentives such as paying for license fees and providing sign-on and attendance bonuses.