Weighing the costs and benefits of safety technologies
Pedestrian detection technology could be ideal for a school bus on an urban route. ESC is particularly beneficial for a bus traveling at higher speeds.
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3-Point Belts on Buses: Real-World Experience Mitigates Most Concerns
Will students wear the seat belts or use them as weapons? Does the added cost lead to cuts in school bus service? And what about the impact on emergency evacuations? Transportation directors with years of three-point belt use on their buses share their insights.
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NSTA Advocacy in Action — What is MAP-21, and how does it affect our industry?
MAP-21 stands for “Moving Ahead for Progress for the 21st Century.” It was the most recent multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, and is past due to be reauthorized.
Getting back to driver training basics
School bus drivers must learn how to judge other traffic and blend their stop arms into the traffic flow.
Never forget the danger of leaving a child behind
The death of autistic student Paul Lee, who was left on his school bus, is a tragic reminder of the importance of thoroughly checking every bus after every run.
How to Optimize the Use of Transportation Tiers
With proper planning and design, tiered school bus service can yield significant efficiencies and cost savings. It can also create longer shifts for drivers.
5 Lessons in Recruiting Drivers
A new school bus driver recruiter shares lessons learned in her first year on the job. Safety is the real No. 1 priority, bus drivers have an extraordinary amount of influence on children, and the job is not for everyone, she finds.
Vibration sensor
The Vehicle Inertia Monitor (VIM) is a new dual mode advanced J1939 CAN-bus vibration analyzer and vehicle attitude sensor for heavy duty vehicle prognostics and performance monitoring.
Dipstick adapter repair kit
Strictly Diesel offers a repair kit that can address dipstick adapter leaks on International T444E engines, according to the company.
School bus Wi-Fi solution
Radio Engineering Industries (REI) now offers various data plans with the purchase of its mobile cellular Wi-Fi router for school buses.
In-vehicle video system
GreenRoad Technologies has introduced an in-vehicle video system that records dangerous or noteworthy events, on the road and in the vehicle, as they happen.
Vermont to Launch Two-Year Electric School Bus Pilot Program
Canadian Officials Hold Off on Seat Belt Requirement
District, Contractor Partner for Behavior Support Success on the School Bus
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