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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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EverDriven Camera Solution demonstration
News•by News/Media Release•October 25, 2024

EverDriven Enhances Safety, Visibility with New Camera Solution

With an upgraded VIP app and district portal, the camera empowers parents, teachers, and districts, providing advanced video recording capabilities for even more transparency and reliability.

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National School Bus Safety Week Slogan
News•by News/Media Release•October 22, 2024

Verra Mobility Toolkit Boosts Awareness for National School Bus Safety Week

Verra Mobility announces a new toolkit to help schools and communities Zero In on School Bus Safety, with a focus on stopping illegal passings.

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News•by Staff•October 21, 2024

School Bus Safety News & Innovations in 2024

Stay up to date on all the important safety news or announcements this year with this guide to the headlines involving school bus safety! From product advancements to new regulations, here’s what you may have missed in 2024.

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a school bus is overturned
News•by Staff and News Reports•October 4, 2024

3 Dead, More Injured in Early October School Bus Accidents

Details of various accidents and incidents involving school buses from around the country for the first week of October 2024 inside.

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road cones with text overlay that reads "Defensive driving for school bus drivers"
Articles•by Amanda Huggett•October 2, 2024

Training for the Unexpected: Michigan’s Defensive Driving Certification

School bus drivers in Michigan have the unique opportunity to become certified defensive drivers, thanks to a hands-on training that teaches strategic bus maneuvering and how to handle unexpected surprises on the road. Plus, a call for the program to be copied in other areas of the country to best equip drivers and keep passengers safe.

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News•by News/Media Release•September 19, 2024

First Student's "Safety Dog" to Start 2024-25 Tour

The bark is back on the bus! First Student's safety mascot kicks off a series of visits to school districts around North America to promote good bus behavior this school year.

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News•by Christy Grimes•September 19, 2024

Tools to Help Prepare You for National School Bus Safety Week

Resources you can use to create a campaign encouraging students, parents, and motorists in your area to keep school bus safety at the forefront.

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a school bus is turned on its side with firefighters next to it
News•by Staff•September 16, 2024

Two Midwestern School Bus Crashes Injure 20+ Individuals

Both Minnesota and Wisconsin witnessed a significant crash in recent days; however, there were no fatalities. Both incidents involved drivers failing to observe stop signs.

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Articles•September 11, 2024

Key Steps to Successful School Bus Stop Arm Camera Programs

Check out how stop-arm safety programs and cameras protect children, deter illegal passing, and enhance school bus safety with these best practices and recommendations

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News•by News/Media Release•September 10, 2024

Connecticut, Rhode Island Schools Add New Safety Cameras to Buses

BusPatrol expands to two new New England schools, offering its camera tech to improve safety on over 400 buses.

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