D49 may have to cut bus routes if more people don't apply to become drivers soon The district is short around 35 drivers Spencer Humphrey/KOAA One of the biggest school districts in our area--School District 49-- says it might have to cut down on its bus routes, because theyâre so short on bus drivers. and last updated 2021-01-27 21:19:51-05 COLORADO SPRINGS â One of the biggest school districts in our area--School District 49-- says it might have to cut down on its bus routes, because theyâre so short on bus drivers. If the cuts were to happen, it could mean a massive change in lifestyle for families depending on bus service to get their ids to and from school.