CANTON, Mich. – Due to a lack of bus drivers impacting schools nationally, the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools will temporarily suspend some routes until more drivers are hired.
The district announced the suspension of the bus routes in an email sent to parents Saturday afternoon.
According to the school district, the following bus routes will be suspended:
Route 06 Bus 21G
Route 10 Bus 13
Route 25 Bus 80
Route 34 Bus 22G
Route 44 Bus 45P
Route 54 Bus 81
Route 66 Bus 85P
Route 71 Bus 86P
Route 76 Bus 67G
School officials said Durham Transportation is doing everything it can to recruit, hire and retain bus drivers. In order to attract credentialed bus drivers, Durham School Services is offering a $1,000 signing bonus for drivers who possess a CDL license and a $500 bonus for those without credentials. Drivers start at $20 an hour.
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