UCHRA Transportation Increasing Driver Pay
Base pay for UCHRA public transportation drivers has been bumped up to $14 per hour after a vote from the Executive Board. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said drivers with their CDL can receive up to $15 an hour. She said additional incentives are also available for drivers willing to work later in the evening. Montooth […]
White County Schools Navigating Bus Driver Shortage
White County Schools have lost nine drivers over the last two years and dropped two routes due to staffing issues. This was said during the Thursday night school board meeting’s maintenance and transportation presentation. White County School Director Kurt Dronebarger said it has forced the school system to make some difficult decisions but is proud […]
Putnam School System Short 12 Drivers, Dropped 5 Routes
The Putnam County School System has 12 unfilled bus driver positions and has done away with 5 bus routes this school year. Putnam County School Transportation Supervisor Kim Bradford said her department has resorted to using mechanics and office employees to drive. Bradford said this has been an issue since school started and it is […]
