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2,000 Dayton Students Left Stranded Amid Driver Shortage

8/12/2025

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Students Stranded by Shortage

In Dayton, Ohio, a staggering 2,000 high school students are left without bus transportation as a driver shortage collides with new laws requiring public schools to also serve private and charter students. Families are now forced to shell out up to $30 a day for alternatives like Uber, deepening the financial strain on those already vulnerable.

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Lawmakers Enhance Student Safety

Ohio lawmakers are taking a bold step to protect students with the new "lane and lights" law. This legislation empowers school buses to capture images of reckless drivers who illegally pass them, imposing hefty fines of up to $2,000 for repeat offenders. Aiming to curb dangerous incidents, this bill is a crucial part of broader safety reforms to ensure children's safety on the roads.

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Students Stranded by Shortage

In Dayton, Ohio, a staggering 2,000 high school students are left without bus transportation as a driver shortage collides with new laws requiring public schools to also serve private and charter students. Families are now forced to shell out up to $30 a day for alternatives like Uber, deepening the financial strain on those already vulnerable.

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