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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — While several Massachusetts towns continue to suffer from a national bus shortage, parents hope that their town will adopt a different state’s approach.
In Philadelphia, Penn., parents can receive up to $300 to take their kids to school, leaving more room for the students who need the limited amount of school buses. Around 13 percent of parents in Philadelphia are taking advantage of the new program.
Parents in Framingham have been forced to change their schedules to ensure their children get an education. For some, that means not being able to work consistent hours.
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One mother in Framingham said she has to leave work early to get her kids home safely, before returning to work later in the day.
“My youngest actually didn’t qualify for a school bus this year because they didn’t have enough, so me and his father are taking turns taking him to school,” said a Framingham mother.
Many parents in Framingham think adopting the Philadelphia school’s program would help ease the stress of getting their children to school while trying to make a living.
WBZ’s Chris Fama (@CFamaWBZ) reports.
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