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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 9, 2019

Indiana Attorney General OKs Extended Stop Arms on School Buses

Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr. releases an opinion that states that regulations do not place a limit on the length of school bus stop arms. He adds that motorists who pass a bus with its stop arm out are liable for resulting damages or injuries.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 8, 2019

2 Ohio Districts Receive New Seat Belt-Equipped School Buses

Avon Lake City Schools and Beachwood City Schools each receive 72-passenger school buses equipped with lap-shoulder belts to use in a pilot program that will monitor safety and student behavior.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 3, 2019

Ohio Man Fatally Struck by School Bus

C.L. Jones stops and exits his truck on the roadway when a school bus hits him and the vehicle, police say.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Ohio District to Upgrade School Bus Camera Systems

Otsego Local Schools receives a $40,000 grant to purchase new camera systems for all 13 of its school buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Georgia Names Winners in 2nd Annual Pupil Transportation Safety Awards

The state Department of Education recognizes 16 school districts for their commitment to ensuring safe and efficient student transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Winners Named in 2019 Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition

Four of the state's school bus drivers will participate in the international competition.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2019

Zonar Releases Child-Check Alarm System Checklist

The smart fleet management technology supplier’s downloadable list is designed to help California pupil transporters ensure full compliance with a law requiring child-check reminder alarm systems on school buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 27, 2019

Iowa May Require Seat Belts on New School Buses

The State Board of Education is reviewing a rule change that would start requiring lap-shoulder belts in all new school buses. If approved, the rule could go into effect in October.

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Articlesby James BlueJune 26, 2019

Updating Aging School Bus Fleets a Critical Challenge

Districts need more financial support not only to ensure they have enough drivers, but safe, reliable buses for them to drive as well.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

Illinois Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Illinois is the 22nd state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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