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Transportation partner Reliance reports fleet and rideshare growth, higher-than-usual accidents
Summary
Reliance Student Transportation told the board it is running about 100 routes, 64 vehicles and 23 rideshare vans for four districts; the vendor reported 12 accidents year-to-date, four DOT-reportable, and said drivers feel burdened by non-driving responsibilities despite training on issues such as child abuse reporting and human trafficking.
Reliance Student Transportation and Dallastown administration updated the board on transportation services on March 20, reporting growth in rideshare van usage, new vehicle deliveries and an uptick in accidents.
Reliance representative John Powell (introduced at the meeting) said the operation is running about 100 routes using 64 buses and 33 non-wheelchair vans plus three wheelchair vans. Reliance is adding new buses and vans; Powell said the contractor ordered five buses (four conventionals and one transit-style) and might receive two rather than one of a particular model because of favorable pricing and timing.
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