Figure E
Bus driver shortages are greater in areas with higher COVID death rates: Change in bus driver employment October 2019–2021 and COVID-19 death rate by census division
| Division | Death rate per 100,000 | Change in bus driver employment October 2019–2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 154 | 4.7% |
| West North Central | 185 | -56.6% |
| Mountain | 196 | -16.7% |
| East North Central | 207 | -3.7% |
| South Atlantic | 213 | -17.6% |
| New England | 222 | 22.8% |
| West South Central | 238 | -17.5% |
| East South Central | 250 | 6.9% |
| Middle Atlantic | 272 | -46.9% |
Note: Change in employment for bus drivers calculated using 12-month rolling averages. COVID-19 death rate is cumulative from March 2020.
Source: EPI analysis of CPS 2019–2021 microdata and New York Times state level COVID-19 deaths data.
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