Traffic & Transit

​Bus Drivers Needed; Pasco Suspends Route Due To Shortage

Pasco County Public Transportation is temporarily suspending regular service on Route 18 in the Holiday area due to a shortage of drivers.

Pasco County Public Transportation is temporarily suspending regular service on Route 18 in the Holiday area due to a shortage of drivers.
Pasco County Public Transportation is temporarily suspending regular service on Route 18 in the Holiday area due to a shortage of drivers. (Rosemarie Bruckner/PCPT)

PASCO COUNTY, FL — Pasco County Public Transportation is temporarily suspending regular service on Route 18 in the Holiday area beginning this week due to a bus driver shortage.

PCPT is encouraging anyone who might be interested in becoming a bus driver to apply by clicking here.

Applicants must have a commercial driver's license to be considered for this position.

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To provide more opportunity for social distancing, riders will continue to enter buses through the front doors and exit through the back doors.

Per Transportation and Security Administration requirements, face coverings are still required on buses.

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For a complete list of PCPT route and schedule changes, click here.

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