Student Transportation of America Announces Layoffs in Columbia, Missouri
Student Transportation of America (STA) has announced plans to lay off 212 employees at its Columbia, Missouri location in Boone County, effective May 29, 2025.
This decision is part of a broader trend within the company, which has seen similar layoffs in other regions.
In March 2024, STA filed a WARN notice in Nebraska, resulting in 243 layoffs. Additionally, in April 2024, the company announced the layoff of 225 employees in Jacksonville, Florida, including 160 bus drivers and 50 bus monitors.
The upcoming layoffs in Columbia will impact a significant portion of STA's workforce in the region. The company has not publicly disclosed the specific reasons for these layoffs.
Employees affected by the layoffs have expressed concerns about the company's management practices.
One former employee from Columbia noted:
"The managers are awful! Too many people trying to be the boss."
STA has created an Employee Connection page to assist employees in staying connected with company information during these challenging times.
These layoffs highlight the challenges faced by STA in maintaining its workforce across various regions.
