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Annual school transportation report shows 845 delays longer than 50 minutes last year

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region says there are enough bus drivers to run routes this fall, but there are no backup drivers.

Dozens of new bus drivers have been hired across Waterloo region in a bid to remedy a shortage that saw mounting pressure on local school boards’ bussing operations last year.

The Student Transportation Services Waterloo Region has hired 75 new bus drivers, a move that has eased the cancellation of routes seen at the beginning of the school year. Delays, however, are still an issue.

The Student Transportation Services Waterloo Region has hired 75 new bus drivers, a move that has eased the cancellation of routes seen at the beginning of the school year. Delays, however, are still an issue.

Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will be temporarily cancelling seven new routes in the tri-cities and surrounding townships starting Monday.

Eight school bus routes for both public and catholic schools in Waterloo Region are cancelled this week.

Starting Monday, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) said it is temporarily cancelling eight routes impacting around 850 students in Waterloo region and neighbouring townships.

Starting Monday, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) said it is temporarily cancelling eight routes impacting around 850 students in Waterloo region and neighbouring townships.

Some parents at Bridgeport Public School in Kitchener are frustrated as road construction on Bridge Street continues to impact traffic in the area.