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Charlottesville board hears transportation contract increases; starting driver pay to rise to $23 and top rate to about $31
Summary
Officials said transportation contract costs are rising because of wages/benefits and contracted runs; staff outlined a plan needing additional vans and discussed applying for federal EV-bus grants that require local matching funds.
School and city staff described rising transportation costs driven by higher wages and benefits, reliance on contracted midday routes and a lingering driver shortage. Transport staff said the proposed contract increases reflect negotiated wage steps and an effort to rebalance 30-hour positions that routinely work 40 hours.
In a presentation to the joint…
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