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October 21, 2021 - Harrisburg, PA

Wolf Administration Continues Work to Address Bus Driver Shortage; Encourages Drivers to Apply

PennDOT Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega today joined the Pennsylvania School Bus Association to encourage interested individuals to obtain Commercial Driver's License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania.

"We want to do our part to encourage those looking for employment or supplemental income to consider obtaining a school bus endorsement to help get our children to school. That's the critical part of all of this," said PennDOT Deputy Secretary Myers. "We believe these efforts will help to ensure the safe and effective transportation of our commonwealth students."



Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> School busses are pictured during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> School busses are pictured during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ryan Dellinger, executive director of Pennsylvania School Bus Association, speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> School busses are pictured during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> School busses are pictured during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> School busses are pictured during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers speaks during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> School busses are pictured during a press conference, which encouraged interested individuals to obtain Commercial Drivers License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20153_PDE_School_Bussing_NK_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>