National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) members heard a major theme emerge during the general sessions and seminars at the 2009 Summit: namely, that transportation is a key part of the education system, and the industry must take on and promote that role in order to achieve larger safety and educational goals.
Districts across the country are facing budget cuts — sometimes drastic. Pupil transportation professionals are examining innovative ways to maintain current levels of service with significantly fewer dollars.
The Obama administration, Chicago city officials and community groups have all begun to respond to the shocking and brutal beating death of 16-year-old honors student Derrion Albert.
I wanted to brighten up your Monday with this fun music video from Daddy a Go Go, a rock and roll band created by John Boydston in Atlanta, Ga.
Staff appreciation events boost morale and show employees that their services mean a lot.
Many public organizations are jumping on the Twitter bandwagon to publish important information . . .
I recently found a story online about a school bus driver in Asheville, N.C., who has documented the historic sites and noteworthy landmarks along her bus route . . .
The history of civil rights in the U.S. has been tied to transportation in a unique way. School buses helped cross color lines when courts mandated desegregation of schools. . .
A reader from Georgia recently brought to our attention this school-bus themed bus shelter in Athens, Ga., and we had to find out more about it. . . .
I recently interviewed Monica Coburn, transportation director at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. in Columbus, Ind., about a new training facility she developed with other transportation professionals in the state. The facility includes two buses . . .
School transportation is part of the “behind-the-scenes” network of services that help students get through their school day. Even further behind the scenes is the school bus shop staff. . .
As we work on our January 2009 issue, where we will highlight 10 Green Fleets Across America, I’ve been thinking about all the ways school transportation departments and bus companies can reduce, reuse and recycle.
Since SCHOOL BUS FLEET began its foray into the blogosphere, I’ve been looking for other blogs that discuss school buses and the business of getting students to and from school. Many drivers, companies, associations and even a school bus mechanic have started blogs . . .
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was beginning my sophomore year of college in a small New England town. News spread rapidly across campus that day. Classes were canceled and a candlelight vigil was planned. . .
Safety and efficiency are a priority for any school bus operation, but maintaining the highest possible standards in the garage every day can be a...