KAHULUI / LIHUE - The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking school bus drivers with valid Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) to service routes on Maui and Kauai.  A current shortage of school bus drivers may affect Maui and Kauai routes when school begins on Monday, August 7.

"The Department is working with our bus contractors and transportation partners to minimize any impacts to our students and families when the fall semester begins," said Assistant Superintendent Dann Carlson.  "Some school bus routes are being consolidated and many will operate normally, but we hope to sign up additional drivers before the school year begins."

For a limited time, school bus contractors are offering hiring bonuses and increased wages.  Interested CDL drivers should contact the Student Transportation Services Branch at (808) 586-0170 as soon as possible.