Some Bastrop ISD buses suspended amid driver shortages

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — School bus drivers are still in demand across the nation, and shortages of drivers have caused ongoing issues for districts. Bastrop ISD is the latest in Central Texas to be affected by the issue.Currently, the district has 72 bus drivers and 16 vacancies, however, they aim to have an additional 10 so that the district doesn't have to use office staff and mechanics as drivers, Kristi Lee, the Deputy Superintendent explained.
Bastrop ISD has had some routes te