Martin County School District has approved changes to its bus routes for the upcoming school year, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The new routes will consolidate existing routes while keeping bus stops and buses unchanged from last year.
Changes and Savings
According to the district’s director of transportation, the changes address a decline in ridership and will save the district the cost of operating three bus routes. The district also cited a shortage of bus drivers as part of the reason for the decision. However, no jobs were lost as a result of the changes.
Parents can track their child’s bus route in real time using the MyReaxium app. The route changes also include activity buses for after-school programs. The school district said the changes will save $255,000.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
