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Chicago school bus driver shortage could leave students without ride on first day back
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
CHICAGO - A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
Last fall, about 2,100 students were left without a ride on their first day of school.
Block Club Chicago reports the district is still short about 400 drivers for the upcoming year.
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Chicago Public Schools says it will prioritize special education and homeless students.
The district is considering offering CTA passes and increasing driver's minimum pay to $20 per hour.