Mirror grid systems are designed to assist in the instruction of proper mirror usage. Choosing the right system can enhance the learning experience and increase a driver's visual capacity, especially around the danger zone.

The challenges some smaller operations face can mirror those of larger operations. However, dealing with difficult routing scenarios, attendance issues or the expense of training materials for just a handful of drivers makes a huge difference.

They may not know why engines need lubrication. They may not know the difference between gasoline or diesel, or care about that difference. But it’s clear that bus drivers are an essential part of your maintenance program.

Some of the largest school bus fleets in the country share best practices in operations, maintenance, driver training and recruitment, and other areas.

The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) recently hosted a business meeting and tour of its facilities for the Rochester Area Transportation Supervisors Association (RATSA).

The Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI) has launched several new resources to assist school transportation professionals across the country. Following are summaries of the new products and services.

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Riverside Community School District
Oakland, Iowa

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Advancing With Technology

Gaston County Schools
Gastonia, N.C.

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Divided by Water, United by Bus

Brevard County Public Schools
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Providing quality transportation service to special-needs students is a team effort at Valley View School District (VVSD) in Romeoville, Ill.

The...

31. Get a library card

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1. Give subs their fair share

Like many other school bus operations nationwide, Sweetwater Union High School District in Chula Vista, Calif....

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School bus drivers should not need to worry about being attacked on the job, especially by parents. After all, these drivers are paid to protect their...

The need for transportation managers to emphasize rail-crossing safety in school bus driver training is imperative. Drivers must be taught that one mi...

As you may have noticed, school bus driver training is constantly changing. With the passing years come new issues for drivers that need to be address...

With calendar year 2003 drawing to a close, SBF contacted school bus officials from across the United States to assess the current state of the...