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Carter County officials say aging bus fleet, broken equipment hampering service; multi‑year replacement planned
Summary
District staff told the board the transportation fleet is short, older vehicles and broken ground equipment have forced costly repairs and limited service; staff outlined a four‑year replacement plan and imminent bus deliveries.
School transportation staff told the Carter County School Board that an aging bus fleet and broken ground equipment have constrained routes and raised safety concerns, and that the district has a four‑year plan to replace most buses.
At a board meeting, a transportation staff member said the district currently operates about 64 buses but estimates it needs roughly 70–80 to meet demand. The staff member said routine maintenance averages $55,100 per bus per year and noted inspection schedules add costs: “A tier 2 bus that has to be inspected twice a…
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