CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicago Public Schools is shortening bus routes for most students with disabilities, as others are still waiting for service.
Last year, around 3,000 Chicago Public Schools students with disabilities were on bus routes longer than an hour.
This year, district officials say that figure is down to 47 with the goal of getting it down to zero.
The progress comes after over 8,000 students, who may have been eligible for bus service in the past were told in late July they would not receive busing, but can instead receive free Ventra cards.
District officials said that amid a bus driver shortage, they're focused on providing busing to those who are legally entitled to it, such as students with disabilities and those in temporary housing.
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