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A rendering of the 6th-generation Waymo Driver on Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 9, 2026

Senate Report: Autonomous Car Companies Hiding Reliance on Remote Operators

Waymo’s self-driving vehicles are under fire again after repeated school bus passing violations, raising questions about safety, remote operators, and regulation.

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Children cross in front of a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended while a nearby vehicle waits, illustrating school zone safety and risks of illegal passing.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 9, 2026

Industry Suppliers Offer Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminders

Distracted driving continues to pose serious risks in school zones, with new data and driver insights highlighting ongoing concerns and potential solutions to improve student and roadway safety.

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Graphic featuring a headshot of Michael Graham, Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, wearing a dark suit and red tie against an orange gradient background, with “Leadership Update” and School Bus Fleet branding on the left.
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2026

NTSB Names Michael Graham Vice Chair: Where He Stands on School Bus Safety

A former airline pilot has stepped into a new role at the independent federal agency, but where does he stand on issues like seat belts on school buses? Here’s what he’s said.

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Graphic with bold yellow background and red headline reading “A Split Second from Disaster,” alongside a photo of a freight train traveling down railroad tracks. Subtext reads, “What one incident reminds us about railroad crossing safety,” with School Bus Fleet branding at the bottom.
Newsby Amanda HuggettApril 7, 2026

'A Train Is Coming': Florida School Bus Close Call Highlights Critical Railroad Safety Reminders

Two recent close calls at railroad crossings, a train clipping a bus and a rear-end crash, highlight why vigilance and training still matter. Here’s what happened and what to tell your own drivers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 7, 2026

No Train, No Stop? FMCSA Considers Rule Change for School Buses

The federal agency's proposed rulemaking would eliminate the requirement for school buses to come to a complete stop at railroad crossings if the warning device is not activated. The goal: to improve traffic flow and save costs. With new data released, public comment is open through April 27, 2026.

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Row of yellow school buses with overlay text reading “The essential guide to school bus fleet maintenance: Maximizing safety and uptime” and the Geotab logo.
SponsoredApril 1, 2026

The New Playbook for Safer, Smarter School Bus Maintenance

As school districts juggle aging buses, technician shortages and rising safety expectations, proactive fleet maintenance is becoming essential. This guide explores how telematics, predictive maintenance and real-time vehicle data can help transportation departments reduce breakdowns, extend vehicle life, improve compliance and keep students safer on the road.

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A black, white, and red graphic with an image of a stop-arm gate and text reading "Legislative Roundup March 2026."
Newsby Elora HaynesMarch 30, 2026

School Bus Laws To Watch: Stop-Arm Enforcement, EV Mandates & Seat Belts

From North Dakota public charter school regulations, tracking illegal school bus passing consequences in multiple states, and the continued debate on New York’s electric school bus mandate, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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Close-up of a school bus stop-arm camera mounted on the side of a yellow bus, used to record drivers who illegally pass while students board or exit.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2026

Michigan District Rolls Out New Stop-Arm Program

Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering up with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation to outfit the entire bus fleet with cameras.

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An orange and white graphic with Safety Vision's logo and text reading "Report Shows Growing Impact of AI-Powered Video."
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 26, 2026

Safety Vision Report Highlights Growing Impact of AI-Powered Video on Fleet Safety

New research finds intelligent video systems are reducing crashes, lowering insurance costs, and reshaping safety strategies across school transportation fleets.

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Automated external defibrillator (AED) mounted on a wall inside a manufacturing facility, highlighting workplace emergency preparedness and safety equipment availability.
Newsby Nicole DamronMarch 24, 2026

Should School Buses Have AEDs? OEM’s New Safety Investment Sparks Discussion

A growing push to expand AED access is raising a key question for the school bus industry.

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