College bus firm Scholar Transportation Companies of Central Ontario (STSCO) is on the lookout for 60 to 70 new college bus drivers.

They have been coping with a scarcity for the reason that pandemic hit, which has resulted at school bus cancellations and delays.

Spokesperson Joel Sloggett says the objective of the brand new “Drive Yellow STSCO” marketing campaign is to get sufficient new drivers to cowl current routes and canopy any spares, so they do not should cancel any buses.

“Loads of occasions we’ve people who find themselves retired already, in order that they wish to do one thing to spherical out their day, in order that they like the varsity busing as a result of it is morning and afternoon shifts,” revised Sloggett when requested about what sort of candidate could be finest for the place. “Then there are individuals who keep at dwelling and do different issues the place they’ve one other job. It will be good for them too.”

He says a part of the Durham Area is at the moment feeling the brunt of the varsity bus driver scarcity proper now.

“Probably the most important driver shortages that we have been having have been in Clarington and Northumberland,” mentioned Sloggett. “We’re focusing on some enchancment there as quickly as attainable, attracting extra individuals.”

They’ve launched a brand new web site the place you will discover every part you want to find out about turning into a college bus driver. It consists of the advantages of driving a college bus, the necessities, the method, an inventory of job postings, their service areas and a simple on-line software course of.