Behavior Support Program Bolsters Bus Environment, Relationships
Oregon district staff members help adapt Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to the school bus. Incidents decline, and relationships strengthen between school staff and drivers as well as drivers and students.
PHOTOS: Oregon Conference Covers School Bus Safety Topics
Lap-shoulder belts, NTSB investigations, and rideshare services for students were among the issues discussed at the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association’s 2018 gathering in Eugene. See SBF’s pics from the event here.
Walking School Bus Program Gets Moving in Central Oregon
A Bend-based nonprofit is creating walking school bus routes throughout the region, with meeting points, timetables, and trained volunteers.
School Bus Driver Cleared of Accusations by Students
Authorities say students were to blame for a school bus incident in Grants Pass, Oregon, that reportedly sparked misleading accounts on social media.
Oregon Student Injured When Struck by Truck Near School Bus Stop
Police say the 9-year-old runs alongside her bus as it drives away, and then she runs into the road and is hit by a pickup truck.
Love the Bus Events Treat School Bus Drivers With Valentines, Meals
School districts and contractors celebrate pupil transporters with festivities that include breakfasts and lunches, cards made by students, and visits from dignitaries.
Thomas Built Buses Dealer Schetky Northwest Certified for Platinum Support
Schetky Northwest Bus Sales sees improvements in efficiency and customer experience through the certification program for Thomas dealers.
PHOTOS: Safety Topics, New Buses on Tap at Oregon Conference
Sessions at the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association event cover such compelling issues as missed bus stops, stop-arm running, and crashes with stationary objects. New school buses and a scenic river also catch attendees' attention.
AngelTrax Adds New Sales Exec
John Shea joins the mobile video surveillance provider to manage sales and customer relationships on the West Coast.
Ellison Addresses ABA’s Questions About ‘Yellow Charter’ Buses
Following the motorcoach association’s response to an SBF article, Chris Ellison of Eugene School District clarifies details about the district’s charter-style school buses.
Oregon District Shuns Motorcoaches, Runs ‘Yellow Charters’
With the upgraded buses, Eugene School District is bolstering safety, saving money, and providing a comfortable ride for students on activity trips. An alarming crash sealed the district’s shift away from motorcoaches.
Teen Fatally Struck by Truck at School Bus Stop
A 15-year-old in Grants Pass, Oregon, is waiting for his school bus when a pickup truck veers onto the sidewalk and knocks him to the ground.
Oregon District Fixing School Buses After 2 Fires
Following two recent bus fires, Klamath County School District sidelined 14 buses of the same model and year. Now the district is making changes to wires and hydraulic lines.
AMF-Bruns Launches 2nd Annual Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers
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