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Metro Detroit school districts dealing with bus driver shortage as school year starts
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ali Hoxie , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The reporter also spoke with Katie Knowlton, a school bus driver, about what led her to the job. Further details about the shortage and efforts to address it are available from the source, including a report by Ali Hoxie.
A school bus driver shortage is affecting some school districts. This shortage can impact parents and students as the school year begins. Schools are trying to hire more bus drivers by offering bonuses and improving work culture.
To understand the job, a reporter got behind the wheel of a school bus. The reporter also spoke with Katie Knowlton, a school bus driver, about what led her to the job.
Further details about the shortage and efforts to address it are available from the source, including a report by Ali Hoxie.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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