West Mifflin Parents Voice Concerns Over Extended School Bus Ride Times
Parents in the West Mifflin School District are expressing frustration over excessively long bus rides for their children, with some commutes exceeding 90 minutes. This issue began at the start of the school year, coinciding with the district's new transportation…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 21, 2026 —
WEST MIFFLIN, PA – Parents in the West Mifflin School District are raising concerns about unexpectedly long school bus rides for their children, with some commutes reportedly stretching beyond 90 minutes. The issue surfaced at the beginning of the current school year and is linked to the district’s change in transportation providers to Krise Transportation.
Families have reported significant delays and disruptions to their children’s daily routines due to the extended travel times. The duration of these bus rides has become a primary point of frustration for many parents, impacting morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups.
Both the West Mifflin School District administration and Krise Transportation have acknowledged the ongoing transportation challenges. Officials from both entities have stated that they are aware of the problems and are actively working towards implementing solutions to shorten the bus ride times and improve the overall efficiency of the district’s bus routes. However, specific details on the timeline for these resolutions were not immediately available.
The district’s transition to Krise Transportation at the start of the school year appears to be the catalyst for these extended commute times. Further information regarding the steps being taken to address the situation is anticipated as the district and the transportation provider continue their efforts to rectify the issues.
Story summarized from the original created by Rich Pierce on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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