‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage

A bus of elementary school students celebrate their return to studying in Lahaina Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Princess Nahienaena Elementary School opened their campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary School to place temporary classrooms. The schools have been closed since the Aug. 8 fire and studying at other schools in Maui. King Kamehameha III Elementary School was destroyed in the blaze. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023)

Robert Chavez doesn’t know how his son will get to school at the end of the month. A shortage of drivers means Honouliuli Middle School has fewer school bus passes available for students, and Chavez’s son didn’t receive one for the last quarter of the school year. Chavez said he’ll either need to drop off … Continue reading ‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage

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