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NewsSeptember 2, 2022

Report: New Hampshire Bus Explosion Appears Accidental

The blast that badly wounded two employees at the Student Transportation of America facility in Bradford was caused by a propane vapor cloud escaping from a bus, according to the fire marshal.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 2, 2022

Changes Underway at Grote Industries

The company enters its 121st year with fourth-generation family members taking the reins.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

Technology Companies Team to Bolster Child Safety on School Buses

The solution from Conduent Transportation and Hayden AI, expected to launch this year, will use mobile cameras mounted on bus exteriors that activate when the lights flash and stop arm extends.

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Articlesby Wes PlattAugust 31, 2022

Slow Going on the Sunshine Protection Act

The main issue seems to be the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. Many legislators seem to prefer no more clock changing, but they can’t agree on whether to stick with standard or daylight saving as the new default.

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NewsAugust 25, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: Aug. 25, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: School Bus Driver Faces Stalking Charge Against Student on His Route - Parent Arrested After Pepper Spray Incident on Georgia School Bus - Six Students Injured in Fiery School Bus Crash in Georgia - School Bus Driver Faces 42 Charges After Crash - Car Fleeing Bank Fraud Attempt Crashes into School Bus

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NewsAugust 19, 2022

Survey: Drivers Reveal Risky Behaviors While in School Zones

Put down the phone in school zones! A AAA survey shines light on how often other drivers practice unsafe driving behaviors near schools.

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NewsAugust 18, 2022

Final Chowchilla Kidnapper Wins Parole for 1976 Crime

Frederick Woods, 70, got parole from the California state board despite concerns raised by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 16, 2022

Oklahoma District Equips School Buses with Filtration System

The Lumin-Air system, equipped through Midwest Bus Sales, helps filter and disinfect recirculated air aboard buses in the district east of Oklahoma City.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2022

New York Fire Department Gets Donated Bus for Training

The school bus was used to train firefighters in a simulation of a victim trapped under the vehicle.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2022

Parents Concerned About School Bus Safety, Zum Survey Finds

Child safety tops the list of concerns among parents of school bus riders, followed by fears of COVID-19 infections, and a lack of tracking and visibility.

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