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Nicole Schlosser

Former Executive Editor

Nicole was an editor and writer for School Bus Fleet. She previously worked as an editor and writer for Metro Magazine, School Bus Fleet's sister publication.

Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 7, 2019

Indiana Governor Signs School Bus Safety Bill Into Law

The new law ushers in harsher penalties for motorists who run a stop arm, establishes bus safety practice requirements, and allows reimbursement for stop-arm camera equipment.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 6, 2019

Reminder: Enter <I>School Bus Fleet</i>’s Photo Contest

Two winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. Entries must be received by Friday, June 14, 2019.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 3, 2019

Maine Student Fatally Struck by School Bus

Jayce Holt, 6, is riding his bicycle along the road toward an intersection, likely doesn’t realize the bus is turning, and brakes too late. He falls into the intersection and gets hit by the bus.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 1, 2019

No Jail Time for Former School Bus Driver Who Admits to Raping Student

Shane Piche of New York is sentenced to 10 years of probation and will be registered as a Level 1 sex offender after admitting in a plea deal to raping a 14-year-old girl he drove to school.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 1, 2019

School District Pilots Tech Created to Predict Stop-Arm Running Incidents

Hopkins (Minn.) Public Schools is testing Safe Fleet’s Predictive Stop-Arm. It uses radar technology and predictive analytics to notify bus drivers and students when risk is detected outside the bus.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 29, 2019

Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill Allowing Stop-Arm Cameras Into Law

School districts can install the cameras to record evidence of motorists illegally passing buses. Violators are charged a $100 fine and a $100 assessment, part of which goes into a fund to help districts purchase the cameras.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 24, 2019

California School Bus Driver Honored for Thwarting Hijack Attempt

Salena Torres is given the North Region School Bus Driver of the Year award by the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Education for the November incident.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 22, 2019

Texas District Builds ‘Cat in the Hat’ Bus for Educational Event

San Antonio Independent School District transforms one of its school buses into the likeness of the main character from the Dr. Seuss book for a district event highlighting summertime activities. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 18, 2019

2 Women Arrested for Attacking School Bus Driver

Ty’Andra Williams and Tiffany Pruitt of Missouri allegedly board a school bus and beat the driver over a student’s claim that the driver told another student to jump on her.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 12, 2019

Bill Would Examine School Bus Passing Prevention Efforts Nationwide

U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski and Julia Brownley’s Stop for School Buses Act would direct the U.S. DOT to review existing laws and programs in all 50 states, recommend best practices, and create a nationwide public safety campaign.

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