Schools turn to tech for solutions to bus driver shortage
Alternatives to traditional school bus transportation include carpooling platforms and apps reminiscent of ride-hailing.
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Alternatives to traditional school bus transportation include carpooling platforms and apps reminiscent of ride-hailing.
A bus driver shortage in Framingham has limited bus ridership for hundreds of students and upped absences. As families scramble to find alternative transportation for their kids, the district is exploring other fixes, from emerging tech platforms to securing city bus passes.
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