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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 21, 2018

Change to School Bus Passing Law Sparks Concerns in Georgia

A state bill signed into law earlier this year modifies requirements for stopping for school buses and decreases fines for some violations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 20, 2018

Bicyclist Dies After Colliding With School Bus

Investigators in California find that the man was riding his bicycle through lanes of stopped traffic when he was struck by the bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2018

SafeStop Highlights Growth, Trends in 2017-18 School Year

The school bus tracking app more than doubled in number of users over the past year. It’s now in use at nearly 200 school districts.

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Articlesby James BlueAugust 16, 2018

Adding Electronic Stability Control to School Buses Is a Step in the Right Direction

Electronic stability control still isn’t required on school buses in the U.S., so adding the safety technology is still a proactive move.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 16, 2018

Missouri School Bus Crashes Into Ditch on First Day of School

The bus runs off the road and strikes a tree, coming to rest in a ditch, police say. The driver and two students are taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

First Student Kicks Off 4th Safety Dog School Bus Tour

The nationwide tour aims to reinforce safe school bus behavior through interactive activities, and remind motorists that they can help keep students safe by obeying stop-arm safety laws.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 15, 2018

Targeting Seat Belts, Driver Oversight, States Respond to Fatal Crashes

As New Jersey considers a lap-shoulder belt requirement and reviews several new school bus safety bills, one district equips new buses with the three-point belts and bolsters training. Meanwhile, Tennessee establishes a grant program to fund seat belts on school buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Cascade Student Transportation Driver and Trainer Honored

In Idaho, Bonnie See is recognized as Special Needs Driver of the Year, and Teri Woods is named Trainer of the Year. They are among award winners at the Idaho Association of Pupil Transportation conference.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 15, 2018

Michael Tornabe Goes Beyond the Contract for Top Service

The Logan Bus Co. leader grows the family business while staying connected with staff and customers, who say he exceeds requirements to do what’s best for students.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

NTSB Webinar to Cover Role of Video Recorders in Reducing Crashes

Federal investigators and fleet owners will discuss how and why they use video recorders to improve safety.

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