School bus drivers have big responsibility, little pay

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Filed by KOSU News in Public Insight Network.
February 1, 2013

When we talk about school safety, we usually mean campus security measures like guards, photo IDs and metal detectors. But for many students, the school day starts on the bus. Drivers have to keep the peace, be ready for emergencies and – you know – operate a vehicle. In this story from State Impact Florida reporter Sarah Gonzales, PIN sources weigh in on school bus safety and drivers’ responsibilities. More at StateImpact.npr.org.

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