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Bus driver shortages for Arizona school districts are not a new problem, but itâs a challenge thatâs continuing into the next school year.
Sahuarita Unified and Continental Elementary school districts are short on drivers for the fall, but neither calls it dire.
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SUSD Transportation Director Mike Fiesler said they are short about eight drivers. Currently, he has 54 employees to cover more than 60 routes.
They have needed to use staff including transportation management or mechanics along with drivers to cover routes.