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A bus picks up passengers in Zion National Park, Sept. 22, 2023. The launch of a new route to connect the park with St. George is running behind schedule because of challenges in hiring enough drivers.

Where’s the new St. George-Zion bus? A driver shortage has slowed its roll

David Condos

For gateway and resort communities it’s a tale as old as time: High costs of living make it hard to attract the labor that keeps the wheels turning.

Zion National Park is replacing its propane-powered buses with new zero-emission electric shuttles, like the one seen here on Sept. 4, 2024. The project is part of the park’s plan to manage booming visitor numbers while preserving its natural landscape and clean air.

Science & Environment

Zion National Park rolls out fully electric shuttle bus fleet

David Condos

Replacing Zion’s propane-powered buses is part of the park’s plan to manage booming visitor numbers while preserving its natural landscape and clean air.

One of the new buses that will run on a transit route between St. George and Springdale near Zion National Park.

Business & Economy

Bound for Zion: here are the details on a new bus to connect St. George and Springdale

David Condos

The new public transit route connecting southwest Utah’s largest city and one of America’s most-visited national parks is expected to launch by late July. It could remove cars from congested roads and help tourism workers get to their jobs.

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