<p>Recent months have seen significant action from federal agencies that affect the school bus industry.&nbsp;</p>

School Bus Regulations

2011 school bus regulatory highlights

August and September were busy months for federal agencies influencing school buses. Here's a wrap-up of major actions announced or in the works.

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NAPT News & Views — The federal fuel economy mandate
President Obama recently announced he was ordering the creation of a new national policy that would result in less greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for the first time. It seems to me the linchpin of long-term success here is simple: Companies still have to meet customer demands at an affordable price.
Healthcare Reform’s Material Impact on the Industry
Officials at brokerage firm William Gallagher Associates outline components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the penalties employers such as school bus contractors will have to pay for noncompliance.
Bullying and Harassment: Thin Line and Thin Ice
An expert on legal issues in school transportation discusses the distinction between bullying and harassment and offers best practices for dealing with both on the bus.
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<p>Mary Pohlmann, owner/operator and president of Nelson Bus Co. Inc. in Brandon, Minn., says this photo was taken the day of her son and daughter-in-law's wedding in October 2010. The wedding party needed a ride to Inspiration Peak in Otter Tail County to have pictures taken. Pohlmann says Nelson Bus is the contractor for a small school district in Brandon.</p> Snapshots — Fall 2011/Winter 2012

Here, we share photos submitted to us by pupil transporters throughout the country that were... Visit photo gallery

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