James joined School Bus Fleet in 2014. His most recent prior experience was running a portfolio of events, magazines and digital properties in the security and fire sectors. James has worked in business-to-business media since 1996 and has run and launched trade shows around the world.
2019’s numbers include a notable rise in Type A (small) bus sales, continuing an upward trend from last year. We are also seeing momentum in electric school bus sales.
2019’s numbers include a notable rise in Type A (small) bus sales, continuing an upward trend from last year. We are also seeing momentum in electric school bus sales.
Although we all agree that the motoring public needs to be more cautious, bus drivers can also help mitigate the number of dangerous incidents by following safe and consistent loading and unloading practices.
While many students used to return to class right after Labor Day, some now embark on a new school year as early as late July. That means getting preparation plans solidified even earlier to take the stress out of that school-start kickoff.
Districts need more financial support not only to ensure they have enough drivers, but safe, reliable buses for them to drive as well.
Although school buses are the safest form of transportation for students, it is heartening to see more attention being paid to keeping an extra eye on safety — for both students and drivers.
Not only is there a need for more new technicians, but for those who are well-versed in new technologies.
One common concern drivers and aides shared on SBF's Facebook page is not being allowed to know details about some students’ conditions, in particular, not being brought into the IEP process.
It is essential that the motorists who share the road with bus drivers stop for stopped school buses. However, it is encouraging to see how technology is evolving to help provide an even safer ride for all students.
The Type A sales boost looks to be joining a small but growing trend toward the electric fueling option.
Our new editorial team is sure to bring fresh ideas and energy to the venerable School Bus Fleet brand, and they will see to it that we remain your top source for school transportation information.
The pupil transportation community is primarily concerned with school buses. But there are circumstances when non-yellow buses come into play in the transportation of students.
Electronic stability control still isn’t required on school buses in the U.S., so adding the safety technology is still a proactive move.
As recent news shows, video surveillance systems on school buses are essential for getting a clear picture of events.
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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