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NTSB Releases Full Report on Chattanooga and Baltimore School Bus Crashes
The 119-page document includes details on each crash, driver oversight issues, conclusions of the investigations, and the agency’s recommendations.
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Fed Mandate for Lap-Shoulder Belts Looks Unlikely
It was no big surprise that NTSB’s latest report calls for lap-shoulder belts on school buses. What was surprising was how the agency decided to direct that recommendation: not to the feds, but to the states.
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Walking School Bus Program Gets Moving in Central Oregon
A Bend-based nonprofit is creating walking school bus routes throughout the region, with meeting points, timetables, and trained volunteers.
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Looking for More Drivers? Try School Bus Safety Outreach
Durham's recruiters team up with school districts and the company’s safety team to educate their communities about school bus safety. Through that effort, they are able to hire more drivers.
School Bus Drivers Petition District for More Pay, Benefits
Drivers for Hawkins County (Tenn) Schools ask for an extra $15 per day on top of a proposed $3 per day raise. They also request more support in dealing with behavior management.
New Jersey District to Require Lap-Shoulder Belts After Fatal Crash
The president of the Paramus Public Schools Board of Education says that every new bus the district buys will have three-point belts. The board also plans to get estimates on retrofitting its existing fleet with the belts.
New York School Bus Mechanics to Network, Train at Annual Seminar
The New York State Head Mechanics Association’s Summer Seminar will take place on July 25 in Syracuse and includes training classes and opportunities to meet with suppliers.
Bergstrom Hires New Sales Manager for Bus A/C
Paul Rothschild joins Bergstrom Inc. as a regional sales manager. He brings five years of experience in school transportation.
New System From Rotary Designed for Easier Wheel Alignment
The R5000HD Commercial Truck Alignment System can eliminate the need for rolling compensation, according to the supplier.
Blue Bird Experience Tour Brings School Bus Lineup to Ohio
More than 110 transportation personnel and school officials attend the Ohio stop of the OEM’s tour, which offers educational sessions and ride-and-drives.
Dennis Maple on First Student's New Tech, Solutions Service
First Student President Dennis Maple shares details on the company's new developments, including mobile apps, paperless shop technology, and a division that offers consulting, routing, and other solutions.
Lion Delivers 5 Electric School Buses to New York for Pilot
National Express will operate the eLions for White Plains City School District. Other pilot partners include Con Edison and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
5 New Tools to Benefit Contractors
This year, the National School Transportation Association has added resources, features, and member benefits that provide new, unique, and unsurpassed value for its members.
School Bus Fire Demo Highlights Need for Preparedness
A training event at Stafford County (Va.) Public Schools shows drivers the importance of school bus evacuation training. The concept will come to the NAPT conference this fall.
Canadian Transportation Company Receives 6 IC Gasoline School Buses
The first IC Bus CE Series gasoline-powered school buses in the Canadian market are delivered to Ontario-based Howard Bus Service.
Ex-Clerk Sentenced for Fraud Involving School Bus Driver Licenses
A school bus company owner is also among those sentenced in a scheme that allowed more than 200 people to evade exams for permits and licenses, New Jersey prosecutors say.
Amid Driver Shortage, District Reorganizes School Bus Routes, Start Times
The Delaware district will move to a three-tier school schedule and change start times to reduce the number of drivers needed as it deals with the most severe shortage it has ever experienced.
Roundtable Continued: School Bus Contractors on Job Highlights, Industry Changes
Read more from our conversation with four contracting pros. In this web exclusive, they discuss changes they’ve seen in the industry and what they like most about working in school transportation.
Preventive Maintenance Checklists: Key to Thorough School Bus Repairs
A veteran shop manager and technician shares advice on creating a checklist that catches the little things and helps to make complete repairs.
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