The union representing New Brunswick school bus drivers has challenged claims by the auditor general that its members are failing to meet licensing, training, and criminal record check requirements. Iris Lloyd, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees local representing the drivers, says the personnel files reviewed by the auditor were not up to date. The audit also highlighted problems with school bus maintenance, noting that a significant number of buses were overdue for inspections and maintenance. Jonathan Guimond, president of the New Brunswick CUPE local representing mechanics, says some buses are in rough shape because mechanics aren’t paid enough and it is difficult to recruit and retain them.
