Future Of Shelton Bus Service Unclear

SHELTON, CT — The city may sell its school buses instead of letting them be used to transport students.

The city wanted the job of transporting students, but Board of Education officials contend that there wasn't enough time to build a program from the ground up, according to the Connecticut Post.

Durham School Services made the lowest bid for transportation in November and said they would withdraw the bid if the Board of Education didn't make a decision soon. Then school officials learned from city officials that city-owned buses and the terminal wouldn't be available for private use.

A majority of Board of Education members wrote a letter and said it could cost the school system $1 million more if they aren't able to use the buses.

Mayor Mark Lauretti didn't tell the Post how much the city would charge to run bus service, but said it would've been cheaper than a private provider.

An extended school year program will start July 9 while the city's bus contract with Landmark will expire June 30.

Read the full Post report here.

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