Bus overcrowding

[Anonymous]

DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

[Anonymous]

There's a bus driver shortage. Are you volunteering? The pay is pretty good (the hours aren't).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's a bus driver shortage. Are you volunteering? The pay is pretty good (the hours aren't).

I already have a job 🙄

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

So bus riders quit band/orchestra? This is our first year (first day) riding the bus and DC hasn't had to deal with bringing the instrument yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

3 to a seat should not be normal past elementary age! I haven't experienced this with my kid, our bus is pretty empty, but I've seen it on other routes. I bet its very hard to redistribute.

[Anonymous]

I have a co/ worker whose son played cello. She had to drive him to school on the days he had band practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

Certainly sitting on the floor isn’t normal, no?

[Anonymous]

its the first day lets chill

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Doesn’t sitting on the floor block the emergency exit? I can’t believe that’s allowed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Doesn’t sitting on the floor block the emergency exit? I can’t believe that’s allowed.

Yes it does. What else can they do if there is nowhere to sit?

[Anonymous]

Deny boarding. Parents have to figure out transportation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

So bus riders quit band/orchestra? This is our first year (first day) riding the bus and DC hasn't had to deal with bringing the instrument yet.

Depending on the instrument, you have to do kiss and ride. Small ones can go on the bus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

Certainly sitting on the floor isn’t normal, no?

That part is not normal, based on my kids's experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC told me the bus (MS) was three to a seat with some kids having to sit in the floor in the back of the bus. I don’t know if this is happening in other busses but can’t imagine that is sustainable.

Three to a seat is normal. My son is 6'2, so I agree it's ridiculous. My kids also can't bring their instrument on the bus.

So bus riders quit band/orchestra? This is our first year (first day) riding the bus and DC hasn't had to deal with bringing the instrument yet.

We rented an instrument that stayed at the school. My DC played the upright bass.