A School Bus Won’t Be Coming Next Year For These Rutherford Co Families

Things are getting a little heated over in Rutherford County when it comes to school buses.

Last week we told you that they were considering taking bus routes away for families who live within a mile from the school, calling that a Parent Responsibility Zone.

On Thursday, the Board of Education passed that rule. Starting next school year, students K-5th grade who live within a mile AND students 6-12th grades who live within a mile and a half of the school must walk or have parents drop them off.

Read more about this HERE

This comes as bus drivers with the Rutherford County Bus Contractors Organization are considering ceasing driving this week due to payment negotiations. Details on that HERE