A new morning bus route is giving students in three northwest Tallahassee neighborhoods a reliable ride to Godby High School, an effort school leaders said they hope will improve attendance, punctuality and academic performance, reported WTXL News. That distance made them ineligible for traditional school bus service, leaving many to walk or use public transportation. Beginning this school year, students in the three neighborhoods will have access to a dedicated morning bus route to Godby High School, which will not operate in the afternoon. Thomas said morning transportation addresses the most pressing need because many students remain near campus after classes, stopping at nearby businesses before heading home. Related: Michigan’s Allendale Public Schools Eliminates Bus Routes Amid Driver ShortageRelated: Hawaii Restores Nearly All School Bus Routes Cut By Driver ShortageRelated: Driver Shortage Could Lead to Bus Route Disruptions, District WarnsRelated: When the Journey to the Bus Stop Becomes the Greatest Risk