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Industry preps for 2010 Love the Bus campaign

December 15, 2009

A press release template for media market use and a Love the Bus toolkit are available to help school bus operations honor their drivers and raise awareness among students, parents and the community about school bus safety in February.

ASBC asks for $5M in federal funds

December 11, 2009

The pupil transportation industry coalition goes to Washington to drum up support for a public education campaign to promote increased school bus ridership.

Q&A: NASDPTS President Charlie Hood on Funding Challenges, Work With Feds

November 4, 2009

State directors are battling budget shortfalls, but NASDPTS President Charlie Hood says that they remain optimistic. The association’s work with federal agencies and other industry groups targets the betterment of school transportation.

Industry urges motorists to stop for school buses

October 16, 2009

This year’s National School Bus Safety Week, which kicks off on Monday, stresses the message “Avoid Harm, Obey the Stop Arm.” ...

Parent poll shows benefits of buses for students, environment

August 19, 2009

Many parents feel yellow school bus service has a positive impact on students’ academic performance, according to results from a recent survey conducted by the American School Bus Council (ASBC).

Industry rolls out Love the Bus campaign

February 4, 2009

As part of the third annual Love the Bus program, the pupil transportation community is encouraging the public to thank the men and women who safely ...

ASBC reports on benefits of school bus service in 2008

December 17, 2008

WASHINGTON — The American School Bus Council (ASBC) released its findings from an analysis of 2008 and the results of a recent survey.

A momentous month

November 1, 2008

I have had the privilege of serving as president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) for the pas...

ASBC releases school bus stats, fuel calculator

October 2, 2008

As a result of the 480,000 school buses currently in operation in the U.S., more than 2.3 billion gallons of fuel are spared each year, resulting in a net savings of more than $8 billion in fuel costs.

ASBC to host Web seminar

August 26, 2008

The American School Bus Council (ASBC) will host an informational Web seminar on Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. EST.

ASBC offers children's book, reaches out to parents

May 28, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American School Bus Council (ASBC) has released Carmen Loves the Bus, a downloadable children’s book that includes acti...

Yellow buses touted as green way to school

April 22, 2008

In conjunction with Earth Week, pupil transportation industry officials launched a drive to reduce carbon emissions by getting more students to ride ...

Remember to 'Love the Bus'

February 14, 2008

Even if you weren’t able to join the "Love the Bus" campaign in time for Valentine’s Day, the American School Bus Council (ASBC) notes that Love the ...

Industry prepares to 'Love the Bus'

February 4, 2008

As Valentine’s Day draws near, so too does a newer, lesser known celebration of affection: "Love the Bus."

The campaign, which began last year, s...

Industry urges cell phone ban

March 1, 2007

Officials from across the pupil transportation industry combined their voices in calling for restrictions on cell phone use by school bus drivers.

Love the Bus tour has heart

March 1, 2007

Fittingly, the American School Bus Council (ASBC) wrapped up its Love the Bus tour on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, in the nation’s capital. The weeklong tour featured events in seven cities beginning in Dallas on Feb. 7.

ASBC responds to injury study

January 1, 2007

Pupil transportation officials called a study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics “a valuable contribution to the investigative literature concerning school bus-related injuries.”

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