Anchorage's city bus driver shortage brings cancellations and delays for riders

Aug. 10—Anchorage residents who rely on the city's People Mover buses will be contending with increased delays for the next couple months in the wake of an ongoing bus operator shortage.

Last week, 8.2% of all city bus rides in Anchorage were canceled due to low staffing, according to Jamie Acton, the director of Anchorage's Public Transportation Department, which runs People Mover.

Acton said this week that the department has been experiencing staffing challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but the shortage worsened significantly in July due to a mix of retirements, career changes and moves out of state by longtime drivers.

The city put out a statement about the shortage in a July newsletter. ................(more)

https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/53069027/ak-anchorages-city-bus-driver-shortage-brings-cancellations-and-delays-for-riders