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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 7, 2019

South Carolina Association Joins NAPT’s School Bus Safety Campaign

The South Carolina Association for Pupil Transportation is the first state association to commit to the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s “Zip. Zero. Nada. None.” Campaign. The campaign’s goal is to reach zero school bus rider fatalities by 2025.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Zonar Releases Back-to-School Bus Safety Guide

The smart fleet management technology supplier’s downloadable guide provides motorists with information on how to drive safely around school buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 6, 2019

New Law in New York Allows Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

School districts can now install stop-arm cameras on buses and work with law enforcement to pinpoint locations with the most frequent violations. The law also raises ticket fines.

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ArticlesAugust 5, 2019

5 Biodiesel Benefits for School Buses

Biodiesel can lower the risks of harmful emissions while decreasing costs and simplifying fueling for school bus fleets.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 5, 2019

School Bus Fleet ConneX to Return in 2020

Next year’s event will bring school bus operators and suppliers to Scottsdale, Ariz., for roundtable discussions, one-on-one meetings, and other networking activities.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 2, 2019

School Bus Driver Drops Off Student With Autism at Wrong Location

The 9-year-old Iowa girl goes missing after she is dropped off at home instead of at her daycare provider. She leaves the vacant house and walks a mile to a store.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2019

Iowa Moves Closer to Requiring Seat Belts on New School Buses

The State Board of Education adopts rules to require lap-shoulder belts and other safety equipment in all new school buses purchased by school districts and state-accredited non-public schools. The rules are subject to legislative review before taking effect.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2019

Education Firm Examines School Transportation Challenges, Opportunities

New research from Bellwether Education Partners analyzes challenges that districts and contractors face and pinpoints opportunities for improving service and cutting costs.

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ProductsJuly 31, 2019

Stop-Arm Camera System

The integrated stop-arm camera system from Pro-Vision Video Systems can automatically capture video evidence of vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 30, 2019

Federal Lawmakers Re-Introduce School Bus Seat Belt Bill

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Steve Cohen’s School Bus Safety Act of 2019 would require lap-shoulder belts and safety technology on every school bus and would provide funding for them.

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