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With a broad spectrum of bus staff, Nebraska’s Kearney Public Schools finds that the act of assembling a jigsaw puzzle helps build camaraderie and boost retention.
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It was no big surprise that NTSB’s latest report calls for lap-shoulder belts on school buses. What was surprising was how the agency decided to direct that recommendation: not to the feds, but to the states.
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This year, the National School Transportation Association has added resources, features, and member benefits that provide value for members.
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A veteran shop manager and technician shares advice on creating a checklist that catches the little things and helps to make complete repairs.
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Diesel has long been the foremost fuel when it comes to large school buses, but there was a noteworthy shift in 2017 as gasoline Type C school buses came into the picture. Propane was the most popular alternative fuel.
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John Gonzales, a senior engineer for NREL, discusses alt-fuel trends, funding from the Volkswagen settlements, and the potential of electric school buses.
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School bus drivers like the “Rolling Study Halls” program because, with students occupied doing class assignments, there is less need for driver attention to maintaining order and discipline on the bus.
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The cost factors of alternative fuels and the transportation impact of school reform are also key topics at the 2018 edition of the event.
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Following a 2016 flood that devastated the state, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools saw a chance to replace its damaged diesel buses while shifting to a propane fleet.
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Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.
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