ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bus driver vacancies have finally been declining at ABQ RIDE over the last few months, they say, thanks to hiring efforts and added incentives. But ABQ Ride is now tackling its next speed bump, hiring mechanics to keep up with demand.
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At ABQ Ride, the bus driver vacancy rate is sitting at 44%, which is the lowest it’s been in about three years. “Previously, we were upwards of 114 vacant spots, but we’re down to 84 spots at the moment,” said Bobby Sisnberos, ABQ Ride Deputy Director…