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CPS reports steady on-time transportation metrics; 11,310 students use yellow bus service
Summary
Cincinnati Public Schools’ transportation update showed roughly 11,310 students on yellow buses, 12,756 Metro cards issued, 1,142 routes and a roughly 86–87% on‑time performance; administration flagged vehicle mix, payment‑in‑lieu counts and electric‑bus timing as items for follow-up.
Cincinnati Public Schools’ chief operating officer provided a transportation update March 3 showing steady on‑time performance and several operational figures district leaders said they are monitoring.
COO Chris Burkhart told the board the district is transporting about 11,310 students via yellow bus and vans; the district has issued 12,756 Metro cards (including CPS, charter and nonpublic students). The district operates approximately 1,142 routes with about 316 assigned vehicles, and reported a typical walk‑to‑stop distance of roughly 0.13 miles—well under the Ohio statutory half‑mile threshold.
On‑time performance (OTP) data for the 2023–24 school…
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