Board updates $100 bus-driver incentive and approves new bus-driver apprentice program

Mar 19, 2025

District officials reported the $100 incentive for drivers taking an extra route is increasing student transportation reliability; the board also approved a two-month apprentice program to retain newly trained CDL holders until they receive bus endorsements.

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The Tangipahoa Parish School Board voted unanimously March 18 to allow the district to begin a bus-driver apprentice program and heard an update that a $100 incentive for drivers who cover an additional route has improved student transportation reliability.

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