Board tells state to deal with bus costs

By Mary Vorsino

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 05, 2012

~~<p>After a lengthy presentation Tuesday on what is needed to correct Hawaii’s beleaguered student transportation system, Board of Education members urged the state to move quickly to cut school bus costs to avoid further reductions in service.</p>
<p>“I’m feeling the pressure here,” said board member Wes Lo. “We may have to cut some routes next year (because of budget shortfalls). </p>
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After a lengthy presentation Tuesday on what is needed to correct Hawaii’s beleaguered student transportation system, Board of Education members urged the state to move quickly to cut school bus costs to avoid further reductions in service.

“I’m feeling the pressure here,” said board member Wes Lo. “We may have to cut some routes next year (because of budget shortfalls). Login for more...