COLUMBUS, Ohio-Ohio’s public school bus drivers play a crucial role in the daily lives of 663,000 students, being the first and last school employees they encounter each day. Beyond ensuring safe transportation, these drivers build relationships with students and help create a positive atmosphere for learning. However, Ohio, like many states, faces a shortage of bus drivers, complicating the task of meeting transportation requirements, including for students attending schools outside their districts.
Short-sighted transportation mandates hurt Ohio public school students
