St. Louis Public Schools pays parents to drive kids to class

Joe Millitzer

May 1, 2024 at 7:13 AM·1 min read

ST. LOUIS — Parents can get paid to drive their children to school amid a bus driver shortage. St. Louis Public Schools has begun offering gas cards to families affected by “chronic bus absenteeism” throughout the school year. This initiative was detailed in a letter sent to parents on Monday.

Starting May 13, all families who take on the responsibility of driving their children for the final two weeks of school will receive $75 each week. This move aims to alleviate transportation issues while the district continues to address the shortage of bus drivers.

This letter was sent to parents:

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