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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2015

Continental tires to be standard on IC Bus school buses

Under a five-year supply agreement, Continental will be the standard tire offering on Navistar's IC Bus and International vehicles.

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ArticlesOctober 5, 2015

10 Tips to Bolster Bus Checks for Sleepers

To make sure no child is left behind, school bus operations should have clear procedures for drivers to follow, enforce consequences, and provide frequent reminders and recognition.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 1, 2015

Arrest made in hit-and-run with school bus

Police in Arizona posted information about the crash on social media and then received a tip that they said led to the identification and arrest of a suspect.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2015

District clarifies: No lacrosse sticks on school buses

Teton County (Wyo.) School District officials addressed confusion among parents over what objects are allowed on school buses. Drivers interpret the rules in most cases, but lacrosse sticks are never allowed due to safety concerns.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 30, 2015

School bus parking change draws criticism from drivers

Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools used to allow bus drivers to keep their buses at their homes, but now requires them to park in district lots to save time and money. Some drivers say they are putting more miles on their buses and feel less safe.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 30, 2015

Don't Leave Money on the Table: Using Software for Medicaid Reimbursement

Software programs automate reporting, making it easier, faster and less costly, suppliers say. Districts have been able to save days’ worth of staff time and have more, reliable data with which to recoup much-needed funds.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Supervisor honored for response to special-needs bus fire

During a field trip with about 100 special-needs students from Greenville (S.C.) County Schools, Melanie MacDonald quickly jumped into action when a bus caught on fire.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

New York association to hold 61st annual convention

The New York School Bus Contractors Association will hold its 61st annual convention from Oct. 16 to 18 in midtown Manhattan. The event will focus on school bus safety and security, alternative fuel solutions and effective management evaluation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 29, 2015

EPA school bus rebate funding increases to $7M

The rebates are for replacing older school buses or — in a new option for the program this year — installing retrofit technology to reduce emissions.

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