LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than a dozen bus routes were delayed unexpectedly Thursday morning as Jefferson County Public Schools continues to deal with a shortage of drivers. 

Thursday's delays were in addition to the expected delays posted on the recently launched JCPS bus delay dashboard. 

A total of 16 routes were delayed Thursday, impacting the following schools:

  • Carrithers Middle School
  • Seneca High School
  • Jeffersontown High School
  • Westport High School
  • Ballard High School
  • Kammerer Middle School
  • Stuart Academy
  • Male High School
  • Doss High School
  • Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (JCTMS)
  • Goldsmith Elementary School
  • Klondike Elementary School
  • Johnsontown Elementary School
  • Trunnell Elementary School

In a written statement, JCPS spokeswoman Carolyn Callahan said they usually have "unexpected" delays every morning when drivers call out sick or are unable to make it in for any reason. 

On Monday, a total of 29 routes had unexpected delays, coming close to matching the 42 planned delays for the week. 

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