Hamilton school boards say data will be key in solving school bus driver shortage “Despite considerable additional funds provided by our board and the provincial government, as well as a complete re-routing of our transportation system (routes), we continue to experience a significant bus driver shortage,” the release said.“We do not see this matter improving in the near future.”Johnstone and Figueiredo say the transportation system is reviewing possible solutions and will be communicating with the families that are affected.Families can get updates on school bus cancellations and delays from the Hamilton-Wentworth Student Transportation website.Executive director of School Bus Ontario Nancy Daigneault says the current driver shortage is.