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Transportation director reports improved recruiting, fleet repairs and vacancies remain

5829986 · September 26, 2025
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The transportation director reported a 96% DESE inspection score, 102-bus fleet, recent hires improving route recovery, but nine regular driver and eight activity-driver vacancies remain.

Dan Gilman, director of transportation, briefed the board on staffing, fleet and operations. He reported the department runs 102 buses and achieved a 96% inspection score this year, near a multi‑decade record of over‑90% performance. Current staffing included 73 regular drivers (not counting…

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