School Bus Driver Shortage 2025

School Bus Driver Shortage 2025. According to the study, 91% of school leaders report their transportation operations continue to be constrained by school bus driver shortages, and 60% have cut or. “sometimes, no bus will be available and students will have to find alternative transportation to and from school.” the school system’s 560 bus drivers can’t cover its 577.

Although school bus driver employment has increased from its trough in the pandemic (when it was down 32.5%), states and local governments have much to do to return school bus driver numbers to adequate levels. Schools nationwide are cutting bus service to account for a widespread shortage of bus drivers—and students are paying the price by missing school more often.