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School Bus Fleet Blogby John Benish Jr. August 19, 2020

The Yellow Bus Is as Dependable as Ever

We are poised for the complete return to classroom learning, and ready to do what we do best: transport students safely and efficiently, each day, every day.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Steve WhaleyAugust 10, 2020

Op-Ed: Propane Buses Can Provide Stability During Uncertainty

The director of autogas business development for the Propane Education and Research Council notes that with the lowest total cost of ownership of any fuel, propane buses provide districts with cost savings that can ease budget strains caused by coronavirus.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJuly 31, 2020

In Moves to Protect School Staff, Don’t Forget Bus Drivers

All the media coverage of when and how schools nationwide will reopen, what classrooms will look like, and the risks to teachers is vital. Still, the safety and well-being of the people taking kids to and from school should receive more attention.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Curt MacysynJuly 27, 2020

Task Force Supports Transportation’s Role in a Return to the Classroom

The STARTS Task Force report does not mandate one direct pathway to get students back to school safely. It provides a process to make sure that all the relevant decisions are considered and addressed.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Shannon WeberJuly 10, 2020

Arizona Association Virtual Conference: ‘Zoom’-ing Through 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the inability to social distance members in its traditional platform, the Transportation Administrators of Arizona recently held its first ever virtual conference.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJuly 7, 2020

As School Reopening Looms, Best-Laid Plans Face Uncertainty

Although COVID-19 cases in several states have risen significantly, causing a pullback on the reopening of recreational venues like restaurants and bars, schools fulfill an essential need, and access to education cannot be put aside.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby SBF and Metro StaffJune 8, 2020

A Message to the Industries We Serve

We are ready to unite, empower, honor, elevate, and serve our audiences in any way we possibly can.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Curt MacysynJune 3, 2020

NTSB Findings: Technology Just One Way to Boost Safety

The National School Transportation Association's executive director weighs in on the NTSB's report on the fatal 2018 crash in Rochester, Ind., and its recommendations.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Tony PollardMay 7, 2020

School Bus Drivers: The Forgotten Asset

We have seen touching videos and stories from all over the U.S. posted on social media honoring educators, but what about school bus drivers, who have stepped up in a big way just to say, “I care for the students I serve,” and “I miss my students?”

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School Bus Fleet Blogby John Benish Jr.April 28, 2020

NSTA Advocacy in Action — COVID-19 Crisis Strengthens Pupil Transporters’ Commitment

COVID-19 is something none of us could have imagined, and no one knows how these events will play out, but seeing the industry pull together shows what we can accomplish with our commitment and resolve when unified.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Corey MuirheadApril 8, 2020

Pay Attention to the School Bus Industry Before It's Too Late

New York school bus contractor leader Corey Muirhead details the dire situation school bus companies are in due to COVID-19-spurred school closures, and shares arguments against reasons some districts point to for not paying them.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Ronna WeberApril 7, 2020

Together, We Rise

There is so much uncertainty as we live through this most unprecedented time, but this industry always rises up, goes above and beyond, and shows what it means to “bleed yellow.”

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