Quince Orchard High School students report overcrowded bus conditions, difficulty finding seating

As Jonina Villalba-Lopez climbed the steps leading onto the school bus, violin case in hand, she readied herself to navigate the large crowd forming inside. Villalba-Lopez has been taking the bus to and from school since the sixth grade. Now, as a 16-year-old junior at Quince Orchard High School, it has become increasingly difficult to find a proper bus seat.

For many Montgomery County Public School students, the school bus is their main option for getting to-and-from school. However, several students who take bus route 2305 from Quince Orchard have reported uncomfortable riding conditions – including Villalba-Lopez – saying that some riders are forced to either squeeze into filled seats or sit in the aisle.

When the dismissal bell rings, Villalba-Lopez must factor in the amount of time it takes for her to leave her last class and make her way to the afternoon bus. If she takes too long, she may find herself struggling to get a seat...

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