Student Credited for Quick Actions in Italian School Bus Hijacking
After a school bus driver in Italy allegedly hijacks a bus and demands students’ phones, the boy manages to hide and call a parent, who alerts authorities. Passengers suffer minor injuries.
Prestolite Extends Warranty on Some Alternators
Prestolite Electric's Power Promise will extend coverage to three- or four- year terms on the Leece-Neville IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators, and also include coverage for a variety of warranty concerns.
Student Hit By Vehicle While Boarding School Bus
The New York student is getting on the bus when a vehicle drives around the passenger side of the bus and hits her, causing her to land on the hood of the vehicle.
School Bus Driver Saves Toddler From Freezing Temperatures
Lyle Silbernagle of Minnesota spots the boy alone at a street corner wearing only a diaper. He wraps the boy in his coat, brings him into the van and turns on the heat, and calls police.
Maine Lawmakers Review, Revise School Bus Passing Bills
Legislators have been considering multiple school bus safety bills over the last couple months, and are calling for revisions to those that address stop-arm violations with different tactics.
New York District Receives TSA Audits, Training
Shenendehowa Central Schools partners with the Transportation Security Administration to conduct audits and training related to safety and incident command.
School Bus Driver Rescues Students from Burning Bus
The South Carolina driver stops the bus at a gas station and safely evacuates 40 kindergartners from the bus before it catches fire.
National Safety Council Calls for Volunteers for School Bus Restraint Training Update
Volunteers are needed to help update NHTSA’s eight-hour curriculum Child Passenger Safety Restraint Systems on School Buses for pre-K students.
District Installs Stop-Arm Cameras After Student is Struck While Getting Off School Bus
Exeter Township (Penn.) School District equips 10 of its 40 school buses with the cameras, and has plans to add them to 20 more.
Ohio State Director Passes Away Unexpectedly
Stephen W. Puchta, the Ohio State Director of Pupil Transportation, passed away unexpectedly on March 13. He was 65.
Krapf Chairman Testifies Before Congress on DERA Program
Transportation company chairman Dale Krapf testifies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the Diesel Emission Reduction Act program.
Georgia District Rolls Out School Bus Tracking App
Cobb County School District adopts Synovia Solutions’ “Here Comes the Bus” app and smart fleet technology on its approximately 1,000 buses.
New Blue Bird Dealer Location Opens in Canada
Officials at Dynamic Specialty Services say that the new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, will offer a range of parts and Blue Bird buses.
Colorado District School Buses, Drivers Rescue Motorists Stranded in Blizzard
Douglas County School District deploys buses and drivers to transport motorists who are stuck on highways to shelters.
Q’Straint Calls for NAPT Special-Needs Transportation Award Nominations
Those who have been NAPT members for at least three years and have at least three years of special-needs transportation experience are eligible. The submissions deadline is July 30.
Report: Indiana School Bus Driver Speeding Before Crash With Garbage Truck
Student Transportation Inc. Charity Event Raises Nearly $10K for Cancer Support
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