From the article, the big complaint the bus drivers have is that their commute is very long and they cannot go home between shifts. This wouldn't be an issue if people who lived locally were chosen for these jobs.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with east palo alto (and east menlo park), but it is a far different place from the rest of palo alto. Due to a long history of racial segregation, east palo alto hasn't had the success and wealth of the rest of silicon valley.

I think we both agree that there is a "line" between the haves and have-nots. However, the line also exists inside of silicon valley. Giving jobs to the poorer and forgotten residents of silicon valley shouldn't be viewed as discrimination against other unemployed people living elsewhere.