Local school districts hit roadblock, search for bus drivers

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megan.wehring on September 13, 2021

By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY — School districts in Hays County are in dire need of more bus drivers.

The nationwide bus driver shortage has now reached Hays CISD (HCISD) and Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD). HCISD has 30 driver positions open and DSISD has 12 that they are hoping to fill.

“Being short on bus drivers is not a new development. School districts have been looking to fill driver positions for years, but this year is the worst shortage we have experienced.”

– Dale Whi...

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