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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2016

NHTSA Updates School Transportation Fatality Data

The new report shows that an average of 30 school-age children die in school transportation-related crashes each year. About 17% are occupants of school transportation vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2016

Transfinder Names ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The software developer selects Peter Lawrence, the director of transportation at Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District, for the valuable feedback he gave at a time when Transfinder was experiencing rapid growth.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2016

Sonny Merryman Opens $6M School Bus Service Center

The Virginia-based dealer marks its 50th anniversary with a new service center that features bus maintenance facilities with 12 full-size service bays, parts warehousing, and a body repair shop. 

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 23, 2016

Can Electric School Buses Go the Distance?

The technology is proven, and the buses offer cheaper operating costs as well as zero emissions. Still, with scarce funding in many states and extremely cold winter temperatures, will the vehicles gain traction in the school transportation market?

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2016

American Cooling Technology Expands School Bus A/C Capabilities

The school bus air-conditioning supplier acquires the assets of the Kingmor AC Installation Co. in Conway, Arkansas.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2016

REI Develops Stop-Arm Safety PSA

The 30-second video educates the public on the need to stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students.

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Videosby StaffMay 21, 2016

Stop-Arm Safety PSA from Radio Engineering Industries [Watch]

This 30-second spot from Radio Engineering Industries educates the public on why it is imperative to stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Officially Launches C2 CNG

Orders can now be placed for Thomas Built’s first Type C school bus powered by compressed natural gas. Production is expected to begin next month.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2016

Zonar, NAPT Offer New Round of Technology Grants

School districts can apply for up to $50,000 in Zonar school bus technology hardware in the 2016 NAPT/Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Names New Platinum Support Dealers

Kerlin Bus Sales in Indiana and Omaha Truck Center in Nebraska are the latest dealers to become certified as part of the collaborative effort between the school bus manufacturer and its dealers.

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