Weston considers leasing five buses after fleet failures

What happened

Weston discussed leasing five buses as a temporary response to an immediate transportation shortage. The superintendent reported that three buses became unusable within the first three school days, leaving one operational spare instead of the typical five.

Why it matters to families

A depleted spare fleet puts reliable student transportation under strain, while the proposed lease would address only the short-term need; the minutes also note that the town remains responsible for routine maintenance.

The evidence

The September 4 minutes describe the five-bus lease as a proposal and temporary solution, report the early-year breakdowns and one remaining spare, and estimate the five-year lease model at roughly $755,000 versus about $700,000 to purchase five buses outright.

The source