Schools across the country struggle to hire bus drivers amid COVID-19 concerns

A nationwide bus driver shortage is causing delays and adding to families' stress as students across the country return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In Lee County, Florida, parents are being told to expect significant school bus delays for the foreseeable future. In Virginia, the Chesterfield County Public Schools superintendent urged parents to assist with the shortage. "We are asking you to please drive your child to school," Dr. Mervin B. Daugherty said.