School Bus Routes Under Threat in Some States Over Soaring Diesel Prices
Summary
Rising diesel prices are making it harder for many U.S. school districts and bus contractors to pay for fuel. This could lead to cuts in other parts of school budgets or reduced bus services for students.Key Facts
- About 87% of the 480,000 school buses in the U.S. run on diesel fuel.
- Diesel prices recently rose to an average of $6.52 per gallon, up from $3.70 a year ago.
- More than 25 million children in the U.S. use school buses every day.
- Some school districts are already running over their fuel budgets and have cut bus routes or limited trips.
- Bus operators in places like Tennessee report struggling to afford fuel and may stop services.
- Some states, like Alabama, have increased budgets for school transportation to help cover costs.
- Colorado schools are introducing electric buses as a long-term way to reduce fuel expenses.
- Rising diesel costs are largely linked to disruptions in global oil supplies due to the conflict with Iran.
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