# School Bus Fuel Costs Double

> Rising diesel prices force schools to cut field trips and activities.
- Title: School Bus Fuel Costs Double · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Rising diesel prices force schools to cut field trips and activities. School districts face budget shortfalls from record-high diesel costs, risking cuts to…
- Keywords: school bus, diesel prices, field trips, school budgets, transportation costs, school districts, cars, technology, School, Bus, Fuel, Costs
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/school-bus-diesel-bills-have-doubled-in-some-areas-now-activities-are-at-risk
- Author: Jerry Perez
- Published: 2026-10-07T18:56:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: school bus, diesel prices, field trips, school budgets, transportation costs, school districts, cars, technology
## Fuel Costs Double
Record-high diesel prices have doubled school bus fuel costs in some areas, threatening field trips and activities.
## Budget Hurdles
School districts spend $1,000 extra per week on fuel, adding $4,000 monthly to budgets.
## Budget Overruns
22% of districts report diesel costs 11-20% over budget for 2025-26 school year.
## Cost Management
63% of districts absorb extra costs within current transportation budgets, while 32% transfer funds from other programs.
## Operational Changes
40% of districts consolidate bus routes, 25% reduce routes, and 20% limit non-required trips like field trips.
## Safety Risks
Longer walks to bus stops and fewer routes create safety hazards for students in some areas.
## Key takeaway

School districts face budget shortfalls from record-high diesel costs, risking cuts to field trips and activities.