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Hardy County hears bus quote options and weighs diesel vs. gas as driver shortage persists
Summary
District transportation staff described a tight driver supply, Bluebird bus quotes (gas ~$151,000; diesel ~$162,000) and operational tradeoffs — maintenance, engine-replacement costs and looming emissions rules — as the board considers future fleet purchases.
Transportation staff told the board the district is short on substitute drivers and is actively scheduling inspections and trips while balancing maintenance needs and purchases.
The transportation update said the district currently has roughly eight substitute drivers with varying availability, forcing administrators and staff to cover routes and field trips. Staff noted a full inspection…
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