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Austin ISD is ditching its controversial 'bus hub' system for middle schoolers after parents complained about the logistical nightmare. The district is moving back to traditional neighborhood routes to make the daily commute easier for families.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Returning to neighborhood routes will likely increase operational costs due to the need for more buses and drivers compared to the centralized hub model.
Middle school students and their parents get their time back and don't have to stress about getting to a central hub.
The district's budget and administrative staff, who now have to scramble to re-plan the logistics on short notice.
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The district was initially planning to require middle and high school students to board buses at centralized hubs. High school students will still use the hubs.