JCPS Bus Driver Shortage Leads to Monday Route Cancellations
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.