Districts weigh bus driver 'privatization'
Source: By Lynn Moore, Muskegon CHRONICLE (MI), Saturday, February 25, 2006
School bus drivers in six local districts could end up working for a private company next year under a plan to save money that the school districts are considering. The Muskegon Area Intermediate School District is seeking bids from private companies interested in employing 145 bus drivers in the six districts, beginning July 1. School officials think privatization of "employment management services" could save districts tens of thousands of dollars spent on retirement and health benefits for the drivers.