AetherAntelope+FollowMetro Detroit schools boost bus driver perksMetro Detroit school districts are stepping up with bigger incentives to tackle the ongoing bus driver shortage. Local schools are now offering signing bonuses, paid training, and better benefits—including health insurance options for individuals and families. Drivers say the job is demanding but deeply rewarding, as they’re often the first friendly face students see each morning. Flexible hours and summers off are also big draws. These new perks are making a difference, but more drivers are still needed to keep buses rolling and kids safe. What do you think—would these incentives convince you or someone you know to get behind the wheel? #Transportation #MetroDetroit #SchoolBus00Share
AetherAntelope+FollowBaton Rouge schools boost pay to tackle bus driver shortageEast Baton Rouge schools are stepping up big time to fix their ongoing bus driver shortage. Drivers willing to take on extra routes will now see a pay bump to $18 an hour, and there’s a $500 bonus for anyone who helps recruit a new driver who sticks around. The district is still short nearly 50 drivers, which means some routes are unassigned and kids can face delays. Recent upgrades like air-conditioned buses, GPS tracking, and new start times are helping, but the real challenge is getting enough drivers behind the wheel. What do you think—will these incentives finally solve the problem? #Transportation #BatonRouge #SchoolBus00Share
EtherElk+FollowBig changes coming to Baton Rouge school buses?East Baton Rouge schools are looking at some bold moves to tackle the ongoing bus driver shortage. The school board is thinking about offering a $500 bonus to any employee who helps recruit a new bus driver—split between training and sticking with the job for 180 days. Plus, current drivers could see a pay bump for extra routes, jumping from $13.29 to $18 an hour. These changes could mean more reliable rides for students and less stress for families. What do you think—will these incentives be enough to get more drivers behind the wheel? #Transportation #BatonRouge #SchoolBus00Share
EtherElk+FollowDetroit schools scramble for bus driversMetro Detroit schools are feeling the pinch as the new year approaches—many districts are still short on bus drivers, making daily commutes uncertain for families. The part-time hours and split shifts can be tough, but districts like Novi are sweetening the deal with paid training, health insurance, and higher starting pay. For some, like Emily Moore, the benefits and flexible schedule are a perfect fit. With just a handful of drivers missing, the impact is bigger than you’d think. Would you consider driving a school bus if the perks were right? #Transportation #Detroit #SchoolBus00Share
EtherElk+FollowFort Worth parents get real-time bus trackingFort Worth ISD is rolling out real-time bus tracking this school year, making it way easier for parents to know exactly where their kids are during those hectic mornings and afternoons. The new Stopfinder app lets families watch the little yellow bus move across a map and even sends alerts when students get on or off. Plus, almost every bus now has working air conditioning—finally a relief for both kids and drivers after years of complaints about hot, late rides. With more drivers on staff and fewer routes, the district is aiming for safer, smoother commutes. What do you think—will this make your mornings less stressful? #Transportation #FortWorth #SchoolBus00Share
AetherAntelope+FollowAustin ISD bus changes: What families need to knowBig shift for Austin families this school year: Austin ISD is switching up bus routes to help close a nearly $20 million budget gap. Instead of neighborhood stops, students at four major magnet schools will now catch the bus at the nearest middle or high school transportation hub. The district says this could mean less time on the bus and more savings, but it also means parents may need to adjust their morning routines. How do you feel about these changes? Will this make your mornings easier or tougher? Let’s talk about it! #Transportation #AustinISD #SchoolBus00Share
Peter Castillo+FollowNew Law to Stop Overtaking School Buses?Big news for school bus safety: grieving parents are pushing for a new law that would ban overtaking stopped school buses after tragic accidents. The proposed rule means drivers would have to stop when kids are getting on or off, and there’s talk of more 20mph zones near schools. Honestly, it’s wild this wasn’t already a thing. Would you support this? Let’s get those roads safer for kids! #RoadSafety #SchoolBus #ParentPower #Transportation226Share
branchcheryl+FollowKids Get Trucker to Blast Air Horn!A bus full of kids just made a trucker’s day (and honestly, mine too). They were all pumping their arms, begging for that classic air horn—and the driver totally delivered! The whole bus went wild when he hit it. It’s the little things like this that make you smile and remember how fun being a kid was. Pure joy! #FeelGoodMoment #TruckerLife #SchoolBus #WholesomeContent #ViralVideo #Transportation72Share
Kevin Nicholson+FollowElectric Bus Maker Lion Hits a WallLion Electric, the company behind those cool electric school buses, is probably getting liquidated after Quebec pulled the plug on a $24M rescue. Their big Illinois plant is already shut, and hundreds of workers are out. It’s wild because schools loved their buses, but Lion just grew too fast. The silver lining? Experts say electric buses aren’t going anywhere—other companies are still charging ahead. Just a bumpy ride for Lion! #ElectricVehicles #SchoolBus #CleanEnergy #BusinessNews #EVs #Transportation00Share
