Comal ISD is hosting its second "Experience the Ride" event July 18 to attract and recruit new school bus drivers and fill 40 open positions within the district.

Long story short

The event will take place by the Comal ISD Support Services Building, 1404 N. I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., according to a July 11 news release from the school district.

The school district aims to provide an opportunity for potential drivers to experience what it's like to drive a school bus, as per the release.

Participants will drive a full-size passenger school bus in the parking lot under the supervision of Comal ISD transportation officials, according to the release, who will also answer questions, conduct on-site interviews and assist with the application process.


One more thing

To be eligible for the event, as per the release, applicants:
  • must be at least 21 years old
  • have a valid Texas driver's license
  • must wear closed-toe shoes, preferably tennis shoes
For more details on the event, contact the Comal ISD Transportation Center at 830-221-2055.