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District officials say cutting a single bus saves about $80,000 but ride-time rules limit consolidation
Summary
Administrators told the Southington board that eliminating one regular bus route would save roughly $80,000 annually but that state ride-time limits, geography and multiple destinations (technical high schools, athletics) constrain further consolidation.
Southington School District transportation leaders told the school board the district is near the limit for route consolidation and that any further reductions could lengthen student ride times or create service gaps.
"Students are only allowed to be on the bus ... 35 minutes," transportation director Mister Romano said, explaining high-school routing and the town's 200 miles of roads make further cuts difficult. Romano said the district has already…
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