Vermont School Transportation Costs: What's Driving the Spike
A nonprofit news investigation reveals why Vermont school transportation costs have surged, uncovering market consolidation and private equity involvement.
Local Community Reporter
Noah Sullivan is a first-generation college student from Claremont, New Hampshire, majoring in Education. With working-class roots, he brings an honest, direct voice to his coverage of local community issues, rural perspectives, and educational equity. His writing is grounded, unpretentious, and occasionally wry.
A nonprofit news investigation reveals why Vermont school transportation costs have surged, uncovering market consolidation and private equity involvement.
Brad Hubbs travels 75 miles twice a week via three buses and a bike to attend CCV in Winooski—without ever owning a car.
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