Doctor Lee Drives School Bus: Durham's Bus Driver Shortage

Doctor Mike Lee, the new Durham County Board Chair, has taken on a unique role as a school bus driver, highlighting the districts bus driver shortage. With a thirty percent vacancy rate and fifty-nine unfilled positions, the district is actively recruiting and training new drivers. Forty employees have been in training since July, with nearly ninety percent hired as bus drivers. Lee calls on elected officials to support student transportation, emphasizing the rewarding nature of the role. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.