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Madison County School Board approves $1.717 million bus purchase to address routes and driver shortages
Summary
After extended discussion about route length, driver shortages and vendor support, the board approved purchase of 9 conventional 72-passenger buses and 2 handicap buses (11 total) from vendors including Bluegrass International and Bluebird, totaling $1,717,423.
Madison County School Board members approved the purchase of 11 school buses totaling $1,717,423 at the Feb. 12 meeting after transportation staff and vendor representatives described the district’s needs and support options.
Transportation staff detailed the district’s fleet operations: the district runs approximately 180 routes daily and reported more than 1,500,000 miles transported last year. Staff said the district is…
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