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NSTA Announces 2026 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition Winners

Drivers from across the U.S. and Canada showcased their safety and driving skills, with two defending champions successfully retaining their titles.

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N.Y. & N.J. Coalitions Call for Modernized Transportation for Vulnerable Students

The Driver Shortage Playbook

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Pro-Vision Launches AI-Powered 360° Camera System

News•by Staff and News Reports•December 3, 2024

6 Children Died in School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2023-24

The state of Kansas' annual survey reports on details of school bus passengers killed while getting on or off their bus. Fatalities doubled this year.

News•by Staff and News Reports•November 22, 2024

New York City Improves Road Safety with Required Telematics

The Big Apple is now using telematics to make its roads safer for students and the public. With 10,000 school buses equipped with the technology, it is one of the largest groups of government-owned vehicles using the technology.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•November 22, 2024

What’s Next for CDL Holders? Key Updates to FMCSA Rules

Get an update on FMCSA rulemakings here, from what recently happened and is in the pipeline for 2025. Learn the current status of reporting for CDL holders’ drug and alcohol and traffic violations, speed limiters, automated driving systems, safety fitness procedures, ELDT audits, and school bus exemptions.

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News•by News/Media Release•November 21, 2024

6 Student Transportation of America Terminals Honored for Safety Excellence

The contractor's top-performing terminals are recognized for outstanding safety performance and continuous improvement in student transportation operations.

News•by News/Media Release•November 13, 2024

School Zone Speedsters: Nearly 10,000 Violations in Jacksonville

Verra Mobility releases results of a recent three-day speed study in a Florida city, which shows numerous violations among drivers in the area, yet overwhelming support for safety measures in areas with school children.

News•by News/Media Release•November 8, 2024

First Student Unveils Advancements for Alternative Transportation Solution

First Student’s alternative transportation division unveils safety and technology advancements for students as growth surge continues to impact districts, focusing on students with special needs, experiencing homelessness and those that are hard to serve.

News•by Staff and News Reports•November 6, 2024

3 Fatalities, More Injuries in Early November School Bus Accidents

Recent school bus accidents across North America highlight growing safety concerns, with multiple accidents in the first few days of November. From deadly crashes in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Canada, to a self-inflicted shooting on a Florida bus, explore the latest reports here.