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ProductsMarch 12, 2010

Trooper TL Series DVR

The Trooper TL Series Digital Video Recorder offers up to 30 FPS per camera at 720x480 resolution, while H.264 compression enables the TL to provide increased video storage.

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ProductsMarch 12, 2010

Curb-It

Curb-It is a three-bollard vehicle barrier. The one-piece structure bolts onto the face of a curb and stops vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2010

District uses cameras to combat illegal bus passing

An Arkansas school district has equipped buses with a 247Security system that includes an exterior camera to catch drivers who illegally pass.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2010

National Express names new leadership

David Duke will join the organization as chief executive officer in June 2011. In the interim, John Elliott will assume the role of CEO of National Express Corp., which operates as Durham School Services in the U.S. and Stock Transportation in Canada.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2010

Intelligence expert tabbed as TSA chief

Robert Harding, a former Army intelligence official, will head the Transportation Security Administration if confirmed by the Senate. In other news, the agency’s long-awaited school bus security assessment has reportedly been sent to Congress.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2010

District considers piloting new GPS, student tracking technology

Along with tracking equipment, a system by Volpe Industries Inc. includes cameras and a mini computer. A Massachusetts district may test the system, which has the ability to monitor buses, provide a view of the interior of buses, record all activity on board, track students with facial recognition and provide profile information for bus drivers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2010

U.K. schools try on-board entertainment to combat bullying

The Denbighshire County Council in North Wales hopes to combat bullying and reduce noise and distractions for the bus driver.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2010

Bill would increase walking distance, allow ads

The legislation being considered in Florida would extend to three miles the school bus eligibility threshold for middle and high school students. It would also let districts place ads on the outside of buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2010

<i>SBF</i> calls for Driver Management Survey participants

School bus drivers in U.S. and Canada are encouraged to respond; deadline is March 9.

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ArticlesMarch 2, 2010

Safety and the economy

Compromising safety because of cost is a shortsighted decision. It is important to remember that the value of a human life does not change in a recession.

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