ANNANDALE, Minn. — The need right now for school bus drivers in Minnesota is HUGE.
According to the Minnesota School Bus Operator's Association, 93% of members statewide say they're currently short drivers. In that same survey, it's estimated that districts and operators are 10 to 20% short of their driver needs.
Because desperate times call for desperate measures, a local bus company out of Annandale, Minn. asked if KARE 11's Alicia Lewis and Jason Hackett would be willing to learn how to drive a bus to show our viewers that anyone can drive a bus.
M&M Bus Service serves more than 10,000 students in the Annandale & Maple Lake school districts. Right now, they are in need of 20 more drivers for this upcoming school year. The position is part-time and pays between $19 to $22 bucks an hour.
M&M Bus Service in Annandale is hosting a job fair that actually gives you a chance to drive the bus on the spot to see if it's something you might like.
The job fair is Monday, July 31 from 3-6 p.m. at 10606 Hemlock St, Annandale, MN.
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