CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students will have to walk a bit farther to get to their bus stops next school year.

The change is part of an overall plan to counter rising fuel prices. District leaders announced Wednesday they're pushing for common bus stops starting at new subdivisions and developments next school year.

That means what has been typically about a .1-mile walk for students will become a .2-mile walk for elementary students and up to a .4-mile walk for middle and high school students.

"It's not only fuel. Tires, oil, other parts of our operation are also increasing because of rising fuel prices," said Carol Stamper, CMS's transportation director.

Stamper also said common stops will be implemented all over the district in coming years.

CMS also expects about 2,000 more parents to drive their children to school next year because if a student moves into another school’s area after the school year begins, they'll be allowed to stay at their original home school but CMS won't provide transportation.

In years past, CMS provided transportation to those students for the entire year. Students who move will be provided bus transportation to their new school.

CMS leaders said they're not exactly saving money – they’re only breaking even with the rising fuel costs.

Bus stop assignments are sent out the second week of August.