The latest solutions include features that gather additional variables — such as social distancing — introduced by the pandemic, quickly cover “what-if” scenarios, and enhance communication efforts, suppliers say.
School Bus Fleet’s recent webinar, “Guidance on Compliance: Regulations and Mitigating Risk as Schools Reopen,” is now available online.
Winning entries in the 16th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest showcase an appreciation for stunning natural scenery many aren’t seeing as buses have been idled. These shots were selected from 100 total entries by SBF staff.
Sens. Susan Collins and Jack Reed join the National School Transportation Association and other transportation organizations to obtain more support for the industry during the pandemic.
The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act will provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants — no less than 50% of total funding — and other economic assistance.
The Type A school bus manufacturer has invested in a 115,000 square foot expansion to help expedite bus production.
Tyler Bus Attendance enables bus aides to mark each student present as they board their bus from a list organized by stop order. Users get data daily, allowing a quick response in the event of a health concern.
Mike LaRocco, president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, discusses the association’s position on lap-shoulder belts on buses, partnering with other industry associations to address regulations for school reopening, and how much pupil transporters contribute to their communities.
Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares recommendations in this webinar on July 1 on safely transporting students while minimizing liability exposure and risks of claims, government regulatory enforcement, and litigation.
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2020 Contractor of the Year award.
Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares information on recommendations and requirements from various federal agencies and providing safe student transportation while minimizing liability exposure.
To give borrowers more flexibility in repaying the loans, the Federal Reserve Board lowers the minimum loan amount, raises the maximum loan limit, adjusts the principal repayment schedule to begin after two years, and extends the term to five years.
The program, designed to assist customers with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, offers a delay to the warranty start of new buses until schools reopen and pupil transportation resumes.
The law will extend the June 30 rehiring deadline and the expense forgiveness period, and reduce the 75% payroll ratio requirement.
North American school districts can now get Stopfinder Communication free of charge through the end of 2020 instead of the end of this school year.
Winning entries in the 16th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest showcase an appreciation for stunning natural scenery many aren’t seeing as buses have been idled. These shots were selected from 100 total entries by SBF staff.
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