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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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A BusGates extended stop-arm actively in use on a school bus.
News•by Staff•December 2, 2025

Partnership Expands BusGates Stop-Arm Tech Amid Millions of Annual Violations

A new Child Safety Network–BusGates collaboration targets the split-second when kids are most at risk, and early results show illegal passings can drop to zero.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•November 25, 2025

12-Year-Old Killed by School Bus in Maine

In the wake of the Rockland student's death, RSU 13 classes were cancelled. Meanwhile, both the student and the driver's name have been released.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•November 17, 2025

6 Students Died from School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2024-25

The total fatalities remain unchanged compared to the last school year across the U.S. All injuries sustained were from school buses.

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Sponsored•November 14, 2025

Protecting Students with Smarter Tech Aboard the School Bus

Safe Fleet’s Mike Hagan on the future of school bus safety technology — from predictive stop arms and driver monitoring to AI cameras and law enforcement partnerships. Sponsored by IC Bus.

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Sponsored•by Amanda Huggett•November 14, 2025

Protecting Students with Smarter Tech Aboard the School Bus [Video]

Safe Fleet’s Mike Hagan joins us on The Route to discuss the future of school bus safety technology — from predictive stop arms and driver monitoring to AI cameras and law enforcement partnerships. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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News•by News/Media Release•November 12, 2025

HopSkipDrive Updates CareDriver Education & Certification Process

The alternative transportation provider now has higher standards for screening, certification, and ongoing education for its CareDriver community.

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Articles•by Bret E. Brooks•November 12, 2025

The Overlooked Priority: Why School Bus Companies Must Invest in Security Training

School bus safety isn’t just about driving; it’s about preparedness. Discover why investing in security training is crucial for protecting drivers and students.

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Five students board a school bus.
Articles•October 24, 2025

Protecting Our Most Precious Cargo: How Telematics is Powering a Safer Ride to School

Behind every safe school bus ride is a blend of human care and smart technology — a partnership that's redefining student transportation from the curb to the classroom.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 24, 2025

Ohio Launches School Bus Safety Grant

The Buckeye State is offering $10 million in funding for safety upgrades on school buses. Grant applications close Nov. 14.

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The top of a school bus with text reading "Fatal Accident in Delaware."
News•by Staff•October 24, 2025

Delaware Bus Driver Killed After Being Struck by School Bus

A bus driver is dead after officials said she was struck and pinned between two buses outside of a middle school in Newark.

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