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Northumberland supervisors weigh buying two used buses now and ordering one new to restore fleet
Summary
Supervisors heard from transportation staff that an aging school-bus fleet and limited spares are creating reliability risks; the board leaned toward buying two used buses to restore reserves this year while starting an order for one new bus to arrive next year, pending CIP hearing and final funding decisions.
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors discussed the county school bus fleet’s rapidly aging condition and short-term options at a May 7 special meeting. Chair (Chair) opened the discussion and asked the Transportation Department to report on immediate needs and long-term plans.
Transportation staff member Donnie, who spoke for the department, told the board the fleet is “aging rapidly” and described recent mechanical failures, including a blown engine and a leaking head gasket. He said the buses “are safe” now but noted there are few reliable spares: “I have 1 spare... I have a bus with a blown up engine,” and warned that…
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