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Mid Columbia Bus outlines driver staffing, behavior and safety work for North Bend routes
Summary
Mid Columbia Bus told the North Bend School District board it has recruited drivers but continues to face turnover and student behavior challenges; the company plans training, an independent safety audit and outreach to campus administrators.
Mid Columbia Bus representatives briefed the North Bend School District board on driver staffing, student behavior and safety improvements, saying the contractor has recruited new drivers but remains understaffed and is implementing training and audits to improve operations.
Brian Schilberg, regional vice president for Mid Columbia Bus, said the company hired 12 drivers this year and lost 13, and that it certified an additional driver the day before the meeting. The company is actively recruiting and will attend a local job fair at the Coos Bay Library on…
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