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Articlesby Derek GrahamApril 6, 2018

Navigating the Road Ahead for MDT Policies and Practices

This final installment looks at federal rules on distracted driving and state specs on mobile data terminals. As with the technology itself, regulations need to be honed based on experience.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 6, 2018

HopSkipDrive Expands to Denver With Rideshare Service for Kids

The move marks HopSkipDrive’s first operation outside of California.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2018

New Hampshire Bill Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

State school transportation providers are encouraging the Legislature to support SB 566, which would establish a commission to study the school bus driver shortage to help obtain solutions.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Google Rolls Out Wi-Fi Program to More School Buses

The tech company, with partners CoSN and Kajeet, is expanding its “Rolling Study Halls” initiative to 16 additional school districts.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Students on Board: New Breed of Rideshares Provide Tech-Powered Pupil Transportation

With a variety of non-yellow vehicles, app-based companies are offering parents an easy way to schedule rides for their children. Some see this type of dynamic service playing a bigger part in pupil transportation in the near future.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2018

New Security Measures Implemented at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

A Florida district implements mandatory ID badges and use of clear backpacks, additional law enforcement, and limited entry points at the school, which was the site of a deadly shooting in February.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Pledges $100K to Local Boys & Girls Clubs

The school bus manufacturer and parent company Daimler Trucks North America donate the funds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Virginia District Adds 3-Point Belts to New School Buses

Although the state doesn’t require them, Henrico County has begun equipping its new buses with lap-shoulder restraints. Director Josh Davis share details on the move, which began with a certain NHTSA leader's speech.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2018

Q&A: Micro Bird Preps Electric School Bus, Plans for Propane Growth

The Type A manufacturer plans to start delivering its new electric model by the end of September. President Steve Girardin also expects a boost for propane buses with VW settlement funding.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 3, 2018

Former School Bus Agency Superintendent Pleads Guilty in $3M Bribery Case

Rick Sorrells, who led Dallas County Schools, admits to receiving payments for approving $70 million in contracts with a stop-arm camera supplier.

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