Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Houston-Area Districts Tackle Bus Driver Shortage: Crosby ISD Shifts Start Times, Tomball ISD Boosts Pay

The twin steps respond to a persistent driver shortfall that has slowed routes across the Houston metro.

Overview

  • Crosby ISD will implement new staggered start times on January 6, 2026 to reorganize routes and cut delays across all campuses.
  • Published schedules set secondary from 7:05 a.m.–2:55 p.m., elementary from 7:45 a.m.–3:35 p.m., and intermediate from 8:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
  • Families must update transportation details in Skyward from November 7 to December 1, with finalized routes viewable in MyRide starting December 15.
  • A district survey reported by ABC News found 45% of Crosby parents in favor of the midyear change and 44% opposed, reflecting divided views.
  • Tomball ISD raised driver pay and opened immediate vacancies, listing $25/hour for CDL holders, $22 for substitutes, $20 for trainees, and $17 for non‑CDL applicants beginning November 15, with training support offered.