Nearly 8% of all transportation positions in American public schools were vacant as of this October. The lack of staff can lead to delays.
Electric school buses cost about three times as much as diesel ones. The White House is putting $5 billion toward the zero-emission models.
The price of diesel is up 50% over a year ago. Some districts are turning to COVID relief funds to cover the increased cost.
If drivers walk off the job, more than 150,000 students could be looking for a ride to school.
