Join us in an open-ended conversation about children and school buses – and the people who bring them together.
It's easy enough to say “school districts in low-income and disadvantaged communities need to get rid of diesel buses and adopt electric school buses to protect our children’s health." But many districts are financially strained and may not be able to afford these new-generation vehicles in their county or the associated charging equipment. So, what’s the next move for a healthier tomorrow?
How can we silence the shake that's got us rattled before we roll?
To enhance school bus maintenance operations, we are reaching out to experienced maintenance managers for their valuable advice and insights on various products available in the market. We seek recommendations on tools and technologies that can streamline maintenance tracking, repairs, and parts management.
From diesel to electric or propane, the ambitious endeavor of replacing the U.S. school bus fleet comes with a hefty price tag. The potential cost and time required for a complete transformation is pretty staggering.
We can't expect others to read our minds and know what we need. So learn how to advocate for yourself, your team, and your passengers.
Time will tell if these new technologies might eliminate the need for drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses, but student-passenger safety remains a paramount concern.
Building a security culture for any organization is essential to overcome complacency and mitigate risk.
Want to maintain your team? Retain it by making real connections and opening lines of communication to make sure employees feel heard and valued.
"We did not get here overnight; there has likely been a quiet erosion of drivers following correct protocols around stopped school buses with several factors at work – including distracted driving and a lack of consistent continuing education requirements for drivers."
School Bus Fleet Executive Editor Wes Platt urges more awareness about illegal passing of school buses by motorists in too much of a hurry to seem concerned about red flashing lights and extended stop arms.
Use fleet data to gauge appropriate distribution of funds, avoid reallocations, and improve the outlook for total cost of ownership in your school district.
While NSTA remained grateful for the significant subsidy that the (Clean School Bus) program provided, the organization identified two areas of concern that could affect the long-term future of the program.
This might not mean human trafficking or exploitation in every one of those situations, but it does indicate that school transportation professionals are positioned to see the signs and, with proper training, can report suspicions to the right place.
We will keep everyone updated as to the latest information on our efforts and are planning our 2023 NSTA Bus-In to coordinate with the Congressional calendar at the end of April. We are hoping to resume pre-COVID events with a day full of meetings with members and staff to advocate for our industry.
While purchase orders for new school buses increased overall, production lines continue to struggle to meet demand in a timely manner due to ongoing supply chain issues. School districts might order a new bus today but not actually see it loading up with students until 2024.
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