Philadelphia, PA – Nearly 300 workers in Philadelphia are set to lose their jobs this summer as Durham School Services prepares to cut positions at a local facility, with layoffs scheduled to take effect Monday, June 29, 2026.
According to a WARN notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Durham School Services will lay off 299 employees at its Philadelphia location. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant workforce reductions, giving employees and local officials time to prepare.
The company, which provides student transportation services across the region, operates within Philadelphia County and serves parts of the greater Philadelphia metro area. The layoffs could have ripple effects on families and school transportation operations, depending on how routes and staffing are adjusted.
It is not immediately clear what led to the workforce reduction. Durham School Services has not publicly detailed whether the cuts are tied to contract changes, operational restructuring, or broader financial decisions.
Local workforce agencies may step in to assist affected employees with job placement services, retraining programs, and unemployment resources as the June deadline approaches.
Large-scale layoffs like this often impact not only workers but also surrounding communities, especially when tied to essential services such as student transportation.
Officials have not announced any public meetings or responses as of now, but updates may follow as the effective date nears.
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