Bus driver befriends Colorado teen
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Jeanette Yanez, a student who attends a local middle school, has formed a special bond with her bus driver, Shirley Richards. The two developed a friendship when Yanez was assigned to Richards’ route following her mother’s death in January. To read the full story, click here.

Quebec school board advocates bus safety
DORVAL, Quebec — The Lester B. Pearson School Board recently launched a bus safety pilot project at one of its elementary schools. The Big Wheels Program involves fifth- and sixth-grade students who volunteer to help resolve conflicts between younger students onboard school buses. To read the full story, click here.

Indiana school district strives to reduce expenses
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — In an effort to save money, board members for a local school district recently suggested increasing students’ maximum commute time from 40 to 50 minutes. The district is also planning to eliminate two routes next year and will consider purchasing smaller, 30- to 40-passenger buses in the future. To read the full story, click here.