After morning delays caused by a worker shortage, school bus service on St. Thomas has “significantly improved,” the company in charge of the routes announced Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement late Monday night, School Busing Inc. warned that students on St. Thomas could expect “significant delays” in pickups and drop-offs Tuesday due to drivers calling in sick.
“As it stands, we currently have drivers out sick with no clear time frame on their return. As a result, all schools and routes will be impacted” with “significant delays” both in the morning and afternoon, it said.
However, just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday the company said the situation had improved and it was “working diligently along with the Department of Education to address the shortages and ensure that all students are provided safe transportation.”
School Busing Inc. asked for the patience and cooperation of students, parents and the school communities “as we navigate these temporary challenges.”
It also asks that students continue to adhere to the regular route scheduled times to ensure they do not miss their transportation.
