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Riteway launches sleep apnea program for employees

October 1, 2008

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Riteway Bus Service Inc., a family-owned transportation company, partnered with Sleep Apnea Solutions Inc. (SAS) to create a Sleep ...

STA reports earnings for fiscal year 2008

September 25, 2008

TORONTO — Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2008, which ended June 30.

National Safety Council honors FirstGroup America

September 25, 2008

FirstGroup America has been selected to receive the 2009 Green Cross for Safety Medal from the National Safety Council (NSC) in recognition of its commitment to safety and customer service.

First Student to complete Child Check-Mate installation

September 4, 2008

In a $9.8 million agreement, First Student announced the installation of safety and security technology from Child Check-Mate Systems of Navan, Ontario, on 40,000 of its school buses.

Bus company launches sleep apnea program for drivers

September 4, 2008

Riteway Bus Service Inc., a family-owned transportation company, partnered with Sleep Apnea Solutions Inc. (SAS) to create a Sleep Apnea Health & Safety Program for employees.

STA awards scholarships to high school graduates

September 4, 2008

Student Transportation of America (STA) recently announced that nine Pennsylvania high school graduates have been named 2008 STA/John Finfrock Scholars by the STA Education Foundation.

Illinois bus drivers aim to end community violence

September 3, 2008

Drivers for Alpha School Bus Company Inc., a subsidiary of Cook-Illinois Corp., are taking a stand against neighborhood violence.

Kottkes’ Bus Service helps students celebrate prom

September 1, 2008

ANDOVER, Minn. — Kottkes’ Bus Service Inc. transported 16 Spring Lake Park (Minn.) High School students to their prom in May.

“Our son Andrew came...

NSTA unveils action plans at annual conference

September 1, 2008

CALGARY, Alberta — Key topics addressed at this year’s National School Transportation Association (NSTA) annual meeting and convention included safety...

Larry Pierce Named Contractor of the Year

August 1, 2008

Other school bus contractors call him “The Senior Authority,” and for good reason: Larry Pierce has been in the business for more than 60 years.

NSTA: Update on Ohio transit agency's illegal school service

August 1, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National School Transportation Association’s (NSTA) intervention in a deal between the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Autho...

STC to acquire Elgie Bus Lines Ltd.

August 1, 2008

TORONTO — Student Transportation of Canada (STC) has entered into an agreement to acquire London, Ontario-based Elgie Bus Lines Ltd.

Elgie will a...

Legislator calls for fuel tax exemption for bus contractors

August 1, 2008

ALBANY, N.Y. — Assemblyman Peter Rivera reintroduced legislation in June that would temporarily remove the diesel fuel tax paid by school bus contrac...

SBF names Contractor of the Year

July 29, 2008

CALGARY, Alberta — Larry Pierce, president of Pierce Coach Line in Roslyn, N.Y., has been named SCHOOL BUS FLEET’s 2008 Contractor of the Year...

NSTA: Update on Ohio transit agency’s school service

July 9, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National School Transportation Association’s (NSTA) intervention in a deal between the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authorit...

Stock Steers NSTA Toward Success

July 1, 2008

Barry Stock is based in Ontario, but his professional endeavors have him focusing on school bus contracting matters above and below the Canadian borde...

What's New in the Top 50?

July 1, 2008

First Student New Orleans moves into new facility

NEW ORLEANS — The First Student school bus transportation facility here has moved to a p...

FTA to clarify school bus regulations

July 1, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in mid-May proposed to revise its policy on the extent to which transit agencies can provi...

Paster promoted to key role in FirstGroup America

July 1, 2008

CINCINNATI — The past year has brought some significant changes for First Student.

Last fall, the company merged with Laidlaw Education Services, ...

NSTA releases annual convention details

June 18, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) has released details about its 2008 International School Bus Driver Safety Co...