Horry County Schools offering $1,500 bonus for new, current school bus drivers

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Horry County Schools is hoping a new incentive will help to hire and retain school bus drivers.

The district announced on Thursday that it is offering a $1,500 bonus per semester for new and current drivers.

Those interested don’t need to have previous bus driving experience and training is provided for a Class B license. But drivers must be 21 years or older.

Horry County Schools said the most recent numbers show that they need to fill close to 100 school bus driver positions.

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