The School Bus Driver Retention Pilot Program is continuing this year as the province is dealing with a shortage of drivers.
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson says this was an issue the government recognized in its early days.
Eligible school bus drivers could receive up to two separate retention bonuses of up to $1,000 each, based on continuous employment over two periods between September to December 2019 and January to June 2020.
This program is intended to reduce driver turnover and make student transportation services more reliable for students and families. Thompson says this is even more important for rural areas like her own riding.
