Zonar Launches Grant Assistance Program
The program, provided by Learn, Design, Apply Inc., is designed to help Zonar customers identify, secure, apply for, and manage grant funding.
6 National Express Locations Earn ASE Blue Seal of Excellence
The school bus contractor’s locations in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington receive Blue Seal certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
5-Year-Old Student Falls Out of School Bus, Taken to Hospital
The student falls out of the Alquippa (Pa.) School District bus after another student apparently pulls the lever on the bus’s back door. The student is taken to the hospital and is later released.
NCST Gears Up for 2020
The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee firms up plans and writing committees are researching requests for procedures manual changes. The Congress will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in May.
School Bus Drivers Box in Motorist Who Ran Stop Arm
Two school bus drivers from Rocky River (Ohio) City School District block the motorist's vehicle after she passes a stopped school bus, almost hitting a student and a crossing guard.
Thomas Built Buses Names New Sales, Marketing VP
Jed Routh, former logistics manager for the manufacturer’s operations team, is the new vice president of sales, service, and marketing. He replaces longtime Thomas Built veteran Ken Hedgecock.
Student Almost Struck By Logging Truck While Boarding School Bus
A Lancaster County (S.C.) School District bus stops to pick up the student when a logging truck that was traveling toward the bus swerves to avoid another truck that is stopped for the bus. The student is not harmed.
NAPT Session Examines Benefits of Seat Belts on School Buses
Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.
Pana-Pacific Expands Motorcoach Infotainment System Distribution
The expansion features the distribution and technical support for Bosch Coach Infotainment products in North America.
Q’Straint/Sure-Lok Names Inaugural Q’Manitarian Award Winner
Dan Allison, an occupational therapist and driving specialist, is honored with the award for his success in the personal mobility industry and for the training he provides to mobility device passengers.
Thomas Built’s Electric Bus Authority Launched at NAPT
The program is designed to guide school districts through the necessary steps for integrating electric vehicles into fleets. Topics covered include route optimization, infrastructure assessment, and funding.
Illegal Passing Prevention Efforts Shared at NAPT Conference
Several transportation and safety representatives discuss with attendees the issue of illegal school bus passing and the importance of route planning and prevention with new technologies and practices.
NAPT Awards Highlight Top-Notch Service, Achievement
Student transportation professionals are recognized for their remarkable dedication and service to the school bus industry. Awards are also presented to Zonar’s 2019 Don Carnahan Memorial grant recipients.
NAPT Conference Spotlights Teamwork, Inclusiveness
Creating an age-inclusive workplace culture, the importance of effective teams, and sharing knowledge were key discussions during the Sunday keynotes and sessions.
Thomas Built to Offer Bendix Electronic Parking Brake on Some Buses
The school bus manufacturer will start offering Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake on its Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus in July 2020.
Georgia District Adds 23 Propane School Buses
John Hennessey Maps a Route for Student Transportation Success
Special-Needs Expert to Boost Training With Q-Straint/Sure-Lok Award Winnings
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