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Tewksbury school transportation still strained; one bus eliminated as shortage continues
Summary
The district reported ongoing school-bus driver shortages, consolidated routes to remove one bus from service, mandated safety evacuations next week and upcoming contract bids for buses and vans.
Tewksbury School Committee on Oct. 15 received an update from the district transportation lead on bus safety training, driver shortages and capital planning ahead of the 2026 budget cycle.
Transportation lead reported that next week the district will run state-mandated front-door and rear-door bus evacuations at each school and related classroom safety instruction as part of National School Bus Safety Week. Those drills occur weather permitting and are designed to give students and drivers hands-on practice for emergency evacuations.
The district continue…
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