US mums are losing jobs over school drop-offs: Here’s why the system is broken

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC and HopSkipDrive finds that US mothers are increasingly losing jobs or missing work due to unreliable school transport. Mothers in lower-income households are more affected, often forced to choose between employment and ensuring their children get to school. Many lack access to reliable bus services, and the burden typically falls on women. Parents are calling for systemic transport solutions from schools, citing driver shortages and inadequate support.

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