Anchorage's bus system is canceling about 5% of its daily trips as it struggles with a shortage of drivers.
“The school district is probably our biggest competition when it comes to trying to find qualified applicants,” Acton said.
“It’s very encouraging,” he said. “Fingers crossed that these numbers continue to hold and grow as we head into the week of July 31st.”for 110 full-time drivers. Acton said 15 of those positions are vacant right now. More drivers are out on any given day for paid time off, family leave, medical leave and workers’ compensation leave. The drivers who are working can pick up overtime to cover more trips. But they’re running into safety limits on maximum hours and mandatory rest.
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