Worker shortage prompts cuts to St. Louis bus service
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Bus service will be reduced in St. Louis along more than three dozen routes this week because of a significant worker shortage.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bus service will be reduced in St. Louis along more than three dozen routes this week because of a significant worker shortage.
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The transit agency normally employs about 2,300, but is currently down about 150 workers, forcing it to trim services for dozens of bus routes. It is offering $2,000 hiring bonuses and may consider rehiring retired operators.