Lancaster County Public Schools is facing challenges providing after-school bus service as retirements and low driver recruitment reduce available routes. School officials say a single bus system has helped with ride times and discipline, but unexpected early dismissals and program closures reveal gaps. About 189 students rely on buses to reach programs like the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA, and administrators are reviewing ridership data to safely accommodate all students. Parents say the lack of flexible emergency options has forced difficult choices between child care and work.
