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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2017

Oregon District Shuns Motorcoaches, Runs ‘Yellow Charters’

With the upgraded buses, Eugene School District is bolstering safety, saving money, and providing a comfortable ride for students on activity trips. An alarming crash sealed the district’s shift away from motorcoaches.

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ProductsMay 24, 2017

Convertible Seating Solution

Blue Bird Corp. and HSM’s convertible NextGen seat allows the customer to change the seat back frame to have three-point belts or child restraints without having to purchase new seats.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2017

NHTSA Seeks Info on Districts’ Decisions About School Bus Seat Belts

The agency launches a project to learn more about the decision-making process on whether to implement two-point or three-point belts.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2017

School Bus Driver Honored for Exceptional Service

Dunia Burns, who is employed by Chestnut Ridge Transportation in New York, is named a “Mountie Superstar” by the school district she serves for exceptional service to its students and staff.  

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2017

School Bus Driver Keeps Baseball Team Safe in Crash

After a steering component fails and the bus hits a sign that cracks the windshield, the Michigan driver guides it between two trees and brings it to a stop.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 19, 2017

Student Transportation Inc. Rings Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell

The school bus contractor marks its 20th anniversary while taking the spotlight as the Nasdaq Stock Market closes on Wednesday.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2017

National Express Partners With Software Provider on Analytics

The school bus contractor is using an analytics platform from ByteCurve to enhance data analysis at its operations.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2017

Webinar to Address School Bus Surveillance, Fleet Management

The free web seminar will give an in-depth look at Fortress Mobile’s all-in-one solution for surveillance and fleet management technology.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2017

14 Students, School Bus Driver Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash

A Pennsylvania motorist allegedly causes a crash involving the bus while trying to pass other vehicles. One student is ejected from the bus and is in critical condition.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 17, 2017

PBS Probes School Bus Seat Belt Debate

The PBS NewsHour piece looks at safety benefits and financial concerns involved in the issue. Interviews include transportation directors and NHTSA’s former administrator.

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