Stay current on Ohio's school mobility crisis, the data behind it, and how Parents in Motion is helping districts keep students moving.
Curated reporting and commentary on pupil transportation, attendance, and the solutions Ohio districts are exploring.
Cleveland.com reports that Elyria City Schools will no longer bus students who live within two miles of their school, forcing families to find alternatives as districts cut routes amid the driver shortage.
Read more →10TV reports on the statewide bus driver shortage and the 2026 Ohio Pupil Transportation Workgroup, which called for a comprehensive system change to address immediate challenges and build a new foundation for pupil transportation.
Read more →The 2026 Ohio Pupil Transportation Workgroup found that more than 22,000 students were deemed 'impractical to transport' — including one-third of chartered nonpublic students and one in ten community school students.
Read more →A statewide ODEW survey revealed districts filled only 14.68% of open bus driver positions on average, with 34 districts filling 10% or fewer of their vacancies.
Read more →Districts cannot hire their way out of the driver shortage. A district-controlled carpool network adds capacity without adding buses, and keeps families enrolled in the schools they choose.
Read more →Research cited by the workgroup shows that reliable transportation can lift attendance by 12–30%, demonstrating that a ride is not just logistics — it's a lever for student success.
Read more →Ohio law governs pupil transportation requirements and funding. Understanding the ORC helps districts see where alternative transportation solutions can fit within state guidelines.
Read more →Statements, launch updates, and partnership news from Parents in Motion and Go Together.
New platform connects districts, families, and community drivers to close transportation gaps and keep kids in class.
Read release →Company calls for district-controlled, technology-enabled carpool networks as a practical complement to traditional bus service.
Read release →Parents in Motion gives districts the controls, audit trails, and family tools needed to launch safe, community-driven transportation.
Read release →Book a 20-minute walk-through to see how Parents in Motion can support your transportation plan and keep Ohio students in class.
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