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How Much Did Wake County Schools Spend on Bus Fuel?

Posted: January 23, 2008

Q: What does the WCPSS (Wake County Public School System) spend per year on fuel for their massive fleet of buses?
- Bill Wilson, Raleigh

A: The school system spent $5,033,867.19 on fuel last year, according to Director of Transportation Alvin McNeill. He also offered these interesting facts:

Total miles traveled last year: 15,213,950
Total gallons of fuel used: 2,361,916
- Kelly

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That's only 2.13/gallon on average. I don't ever remember gas being 2.13 and definitely not below, which would be necessary for the average. Wasn't aware of any type of fuel discounts...?

tarheelalum
GOLO member since March 13, 2008
January 25, 2008 11:21 a.m.

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I have seen two different buses make stops to homes that are on the same road. Why is this? It seems that money is being wasted. Why can't they ride the same bus?

jetset
January 23, 2008 4:40 p.m.

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I wonder how much could be saved by putting school districts around the schools rather than bussing for "economic diversity"? Go to the Wake County site and pull up the school district maps. It's eye opening to see how things are done.

SaveEnergyMan
January 23, 2008 3:36 p.m.

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From bussing the kids all over Wake county to taking the LONGEST and MOST ROUNDABOUT way to get to a field trip destination. Have you ever followed a bus when your kids are going on a field trip??? Seems like a complete waste of time and gas if they are going to go the long way around town to get somewhere. The kids end up with less time at the field trip destination due to the drivers taking the long way.