Parents react to Cheatham Co. bus disruptions, cancellations due to driver shortage [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Cheatham County School District made the decision to cancel bus routes for two days this week due to staffing issues.

Some parents say this will be a big inconvenience for them, especially finding out at the end of last week.

“It’s unfortunate that they don’t have enough bus drivers to complete all the routes everyday,” said Krista Kell, a Pleasant View Elementary parent.

Kell plans to drive her second and fourth graders to Pleasant View Elementary on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week after the school district cancelled their bus route.

“I’m lucky enough to work from home Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate this but then I have to go pick them up at 2:45 p.m.,” said Kell.

The Cheatham County School District says bus route 53/21 will not run Tuesday and Wednesday because of staffing issues.

Single parents like Lacy Pendergrass, who works full-time, …