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US schools struggle with bus driver shortages, budget cuts
Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Updated July 29
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Eighty percent of US districts have seen their transportation operations impacted by bus driver shortages, and 73% by budget shortages, according to a 2025 report from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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- The Guardian
The article highlights the systemic issues impacting public education, emphasizing the negative consequences for students and families, and critiques policy decisions that exacerbate funding shortfalls.
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