Summary
PGCPS leaders admitted the school year began with a transportation crisis: 40 driver vacancies, heavy daily absenteeism, and a botched routing-system rollout. Fixes include contracted CDL drivers as a bridge, a public performance dashboard, and a December recommendation on routing technology.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The district spends about $153 million a year on transportation, with roughly $50 million from the state.
Families rely on reliable bus service; better routing and communication help every student who rides the bus.
Students on late or no-show buses and families without reliable tracking bear the brunt of current failures.
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