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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 2, 2010

Great Fleets Across America 2010

Our annual series is back as we profile five outstanding pupil transportation operations from around the nation. Find out how their safety practices, innovative training programs and open lines of communication have led them to succeed. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

Sen. proposes cutting busing for Utah high school students

Although such a move has been made in other places, some officials disagree with the proposal, citing traffic congestion, safety and other concerns.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

ASBC encourages the public to ‘Love the Bus’

Students, parents and teachers can recognize and thank their school bus drivers this month as part of the Love the Bus program in a variety of ways, including making Valentine’s cards for the drivers. The program is also an opportunity for the public to learn about the environmental and safety benefits of school bus transportation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2010

Thomas Built names new president

School bus OEM officially announces Kelley Platt as the successor of John O’Leary, who moved into a new role with Daimler Trucks North America. Platt played a pivotal role in Daimler’s 1998 acquisition of Thomas Built.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2010

NSTA awards Green Fleet Certification to 11 members

Open to all NSTA members in good standing, the Green Fleet Certification program has been endorsed by the EPA's Clean School Bus USA program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2010

Propane bus endures winter testing

School districts in Minnesota try out Blue Bird’s Propane-Powered Vision to see how it performs in frigid weather.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

IC Bus in search of America’s Greenest School

For the manufacturer’s second annual contest, students are encouraged to convey their visions for how they would make their schools more environmentally friendly. The school of the winning entrant will receive a hybrid school bus from IC, a “green” audit and $20,000 for green initiatives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Diesel price projected to climb over next 2 years

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects the average price of diesel to rise about 28 percent from 2009 through 2011. A smaller increase is projected for average gasoline price.

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ProductsJanuary 19, 2010

Waste/Recycle Cabinet

Shure's waste/recycle cabinet comes with a plastic receptacle for waste or recyclable materials. The cabinet comes in three models.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonJanuary 15, 2010

NAPT Summit Urges Engagement

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) members heard a major theme emerge during the general sessions and seminars at the 2009 Summit: namely, that transportation is a key part of the education system, and the industry must take on and promote that role in order to achieve larger safety and educational goals.

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