Rising diesel costs are reshaping school days in Colorado. In the Denver suburbs, Cherry Creek School District is short of drivers, and students are ending up hungry, late to class, or walking farther just to reach a stop.
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Independent reporter Aaron Parnas (@aaronparnas1) shared a TikTok in which he said high diesel prices and staffing gaps are pushing school systems to change or eliminate bus service, as Axios reported.
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“Schools have started to cut bus routes,” Parnas declared. “Children are being asked to walk longer distances to get to bus stops. Low-income children are being hit the hardest right now as prices of diesel continue to soar. School districts can’t keep up with it.”
High fuel prices increase the pressure on districts. As Parnas noted, the problem can be exponentially worse for certain communities. If schools are already cash-strapped, a district might be forced to change routes, which could strain local families.
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In a pointed example, Parnas focused on Axios’ coverage of the Cherry Creek School District. Transportation director Mark Ingram told the outlet that it is around 40 drivers short…