Summary
Columbus City Schools is slashing 75 bus routes this year, creating major headaches and longer wait times for thousands of local families trying to get their kids to class. It's a frustrating shift that's going to force parents to scramble for alternative rides.
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Impact analysis
Parents might have to shell out extra cash for gas, alternate transport, or paid childcare to cover the unexpected schedule gaps.
The school district saves money by cutting these routes, which presumably helps plug budget holes elsewhere.
Local families and kids get the short end of the stick, dealing with massive daily transit headaches and lost time.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Columbus City Schools to operate 75 fewer bus routes this school year
Columbus City Schools to operate 75 fewer bus routes this school year WSYX
Families grapple with Columbus City School bus cuts
Families grapple with Columbus City School bus cuts Spectrum News
Columbus City Schools could cut bus transportation for high school students amid financial crisis
Columbus City Schools could cut bus transportation for high school students amid financial crisis WOSU Public Media
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