Nearly $13 million of the state’s $64.8 million in mitigation plan funds will go toward replacing aging diesel school buses with new diesel-powered, electric, or other alt-fuel buses.
At least 100,000 people need to sign a petition, which calls for penalties such as jail time and a 90-day driver's license suspension for motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses.
The company concludes its three-day Road Show at an event in Los Angeles with educational sessions and a ride-and-drive of a Blue Bird Vision Propane school bus, among other propane-powered vehicles.
Tammy Cummings, a bus driver and safety trainer for Greenville County (S.C.) Schools, is the winner of the first AMF-Bruns National Special-Needs School Bus Driver Of The Year Award.
An official ceremony with a work of art, refresher training, and a visit from a mascot were some of the ways school transportation providers and suppliers marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.
The National Congress on School Transportation’s writing committees are seeking subject matter experts and public comment as they prepare for the 2020 Congress.
School bus duty cycles have a great effect on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) maintenance intervals. Avoiding unplanned downtime takes setting specific feature parameter settings based on your duty cycle, routine regenerations and usage of quality DPFs. Cummins has worked to make this process easier and more cost-effective. Learn more about how you can rest easier when it comes to DPF maintenance.
A training program shows Canastota Central (N.Y.) School District transportation staff how to respond to active shooters and what signs to look for in students.
Tom Fish, who was also a school bus driver and mechanic for Crown Point (N.Y.) Central School, passed away in October.
The two-way radio supplier introduces the KWSA80K and KWSA50K handset devices, designed with hardware and functional advancements.
Senior-level officials who have influence in purchasing decisions for school transportation fleets of at least 30 vehicles can apply to take part in the educational event through Feb. 1.
Christopher Martinez of California allegedly steps onto the school bus with students aboard, and says he is driving to a mission, police say. He is charged with attempted carjacking.
A school bus fire demonstration, sessions and awards addressing safety and training, and a trade show showcasing the latest technology were some of the draws at this year's NAPT and NASDPTS conferences.
Jason Johnson of Arkansas attempts to stop the bus from rolling down a hill after the air brake releases, but is killed while trying to get back on board.
More than 30 drivers with Crestwood (Pa.) School District were unable to service their routes, causing the district to cancel classes for two days.
The L22, L24, and L28 alternators are designed to meet the performance needs for school buses as well as many other applications.
Arthur Carlos of California is reportedly shown on school bus video putting his hands around a boy’s neck and pushing his head against a window. He is charged with corporal injury upon a child.
The drivers for Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools call out sick as a response to what they see as long work hours and low pay.
A driver with Madison (Ohio) Local Schools was able to pull the bus over to a safe location and properly evacuate students.
A school bus aide is fired after apparently leaving a bus while the 6-year-old was still on board.
Ryan Zic from Roush Clean Tech will answer your questions and challenges.
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