Driver shortage prompts Peoria Unified bus route cancellations

Peoria Unified cancels 10 bus routes due to driver shortage

The Peoria Unified School District is canceling 10 bus routes starting Sept. 23 because there aren't enough bus drivers. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

PEORIA, Ariz. - Officials with the Peoria Unified School District say 16 of its schools will be impacted by temporary bus route cancellations in the coming days.

According to a statement, bus driver shortages is blamed for the temporary cancellation of 10 routes on Sept. 23 and 24. Schools affected include:

Elementary Schools

Country Meadows
Coyote Hills
Desert Harbor
Frontier
Marshall Ranch
Paseo Verde
Pioneer
Vistancia
Sun Valley
Sky View
Zuni Hills

High Schools

Centennial
Liberty
Peoria
Sunrise Mountain

School district officials say each of the schools are working with families to support them, however they can.

"This could include adjusting the drop-off or pick-up schedule, in case families need to bring their children in early or have them stay later for pickup. Schools may also offer the possibility of allowing a student work virtually if they absolutely cannot get to school through any other means," read a portion of the statement.