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Bryan ISD buys three buses after ridership jump; district adds four routes
Summary
Transportation officials told the board ridership increased by approximately 800 students and the district added four routes. Trustees approved purchase of two 77‑passenger buses and one 59‑passenger special‑needs bus from Longhorn Bus Sales for $453,751 to be funded from the transportation internal service fund.
Bryan ISD approved the purchase of three school buses after transportation staff reported an approximately 800‑student increase in ridership and the addition of four bus routes since the start of the school year.
Transportation staff asked the board to authorize purchase of two 77‑passenger buses and one 59‑passenger special‑needs bus from Longhorn Bus Sales at a total cost of $453,751, funded from the district’s internal transportation service fund. A board member noted the district’s longstanding transportation staff contributions when the vote was called; the motion passed unanimously on voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript.
Board members and staff emphasized the operational need for additional vehicles to serve new routes and maintain timely service. The purchase was presented as part of routine fleet management and was approved without additional conditions.
