Which of the following are travel savings ideas for the high school activities department?

• A. Bus Pooling
• B. Public Transit Passes
• C. Student self-transportation, Pairing teams, Delivery and drop only
• D. Volunteer Driver Programs

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how to cut transportation costs by minimizing district-provided travel and trips through student-led arrangements and simplified logistics. The best approach combines letting students drive themselves or arrange rides, pairing teams to share trips, and restricting transportation to essential handoffs like delivery and drop-off only. This setup shifts the travel burden to families, reduces the number of vehicles and driver hours needed, and cuts fuel and maintenance costs. Pairing teams further lowers the total trips by having fewer, larger ride groups, while delivery and drop-off only minimizes time and distance the activities staff must cover, avoiding extra shuttle runs.

Other options still involve ongoing costs or coordination: bus pooling relies on district-owned buses and drivers; public transit passes incur ongoing purchase and supervision needs; volunteer driver programs can save money but depend on volunteers and add liability and scheduling challenges. The combined student-driven transport with paired rides and limited service offers the greatest potential for savings while keeping essential participation feasible.