Over 10,000 college students in rural japanese Ontario could have college bus service once more after an settlement was reached between college bus operators and the Renfrew County Joint Transportion Consortium (RCJTC).
A joint assertion from the RCJTC, administrators of schooling for 2 of Renfrew County’s college districts and 7 college bus operators on Monday afternoon mentioned a begin date for the resumption of transportation providers can be shared with dad and mom as quickly as Friday.
“The RCJTC and 7 bus firms are happy to share that they’ve reached an settlement in precept,” the assertion learn.
“A tentative begin date for transportation providers can be shared by the bus firms by Friday, October eleventh with affirmation of the beginning date to be acquired by early subsequent week.”
The multi-year agreements between the RCJTC and bus operators will enable college buses to run with out interruption till the tip of the 2028-29 college 12 months, the assertion mentioned.
Elementary and secondary college college students in Renfrew County have been with out college bus transportation this semester.
The contract between college bus operators and RCJTC had expired and each side had been at an deadlock relating to funding.
Bus operators in Renfrew County have mentioned their prices have elevated between 30 and 70 per cent for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic started, however the RCJTC had argued it can not supply greater than the 12 per cent enhance it placed on the desk with out the college boards needing to make cuts elsewhere.
Discussions had been ongoing between the 2 sides.
“Everybody concerned in these discussions understands how tough the primary few weeks of college have been for households, college students, and the neighborhood. We need to categorical our collective thanks and appreciation on your endurance and understanding throughout this tough time,” the assertion mentioned.
With recordsdata from Ontario Chronicle Ottawa’s Dylan Dyson and Ted Raymond
