Fewer students on the rural school buses would result in higher transportation costs per student. (bothell-reporter.com)
Packaged food companies, such as Conagra Brands Inc and General Mills Inc, have flagged higher transportation costs and rising commodities prices in recent months. (cnbc.com)
Rural schools also face high transportation costs and often struggle with city - oriented state and federal administrative requirements and limitations on use of funds. (bluum.org)