Articles

Management•by Steve Hirano, Executive Editor•February 1, 1999

Show no mercy toward these neglectful drivers

I've said this before, school bus drivers have a tremendous - and terrible - responsibility. So many things can go wrong.

Management•by Gary Luster, Senior Editor•December 1, 1998

GPS Brings School Buses into Range

Global positioning system (GPS) technology is becoming widely used, but will it satisfy the requirements of school bus operators?

Management•by Steve Hirano, Executive Editor, and Gary Luster, Senior Editor•December 1, 1998

Dramatic Moments Highlight 1998 NAPT Show

NTSB Chairman Jim Hall challenges the industry to 'commit' to lap-shoulder belts, while CNN's Jim Polk challenges the NAPT.

Special Needs Transportation•by Cheryl Wolf•December 1, 1998

Tips on proper spec'ing of special-needs buses

One of the many challenges of transporting students with disabilities is properly spec'ing the school bus, which must be equipped to meet the varying demands of disabled children.

Maintenance•by Ronald W. Cowell•December 1, 1998

Auxiliary heating system requires seasonal tuneup

Before the start of the heating season, auxiliary coolant heaters should be inspected for proper functioning and possible tuneup according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•December 1, 1998

Will the 'Millennium Bug' bite school bus operators?

With all the publicity about the year 2000 (Y2K) computer problem, the school transportation industry has been strangely silent on this issue.

Management•by John Edney•December 1, 1998

Lack of commitment fuels the 'loser cruiser'

"Loser cruiser." This is the term a junior high school student used to describe the school bus she rode every day. It got me thinking about our industry's lack of commitment to improving the image of the yellow school bus to the people who really matter — students.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Executive Editor•December 1, 1998

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