Barrett said, the advent of electric buses is a good op- tion for jobseekers and a way for districts to attract new technicians. “Electric buses allow for a cleaner work environment, a healthier work environ- ment, not having to breath in fumes,” she concluded. “Even though [mechanic shortages are] a concern, this is an area of opportunity.” ●


WRI’s Brittany Barrett talks electric school bus workforce development


needs on School Transportation Nation, stnpodcast.com.


Is the technician shortage just as bad (or worse) than the school bus driver shortage at your school district/company?


38% The mechanic and driver shortage are both severe


28% The driver shortage is worse


27% We are not experiencing a mechanic shortage at all


8% The mechanic shortage is worse (Out of 90 responses.)


80% of transportation directors/ supervisors said the mechanic job has gotten more complicated. (Out of 90 responses.)


36% of transportation directors/ supervisors said they are actively recruiting mechanics. (Out of 90 responses.)


41% of those recruiting are partnering with trade schools to recruit qualified mechanics. (Out of 32 responses.)


27% of transportation directors/ supervisors said they are exploring electric school bus training opportunities for their mechanics. (Out of 89 responses.)


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