Bus Briefs — 5/15/08
Ohio district to continue use of Suburbans DAYTON, Ohio — Oakwood City Schools sought a legal opinion earlier this year to determine whe...
Ohio district to continue use of Suburbans
DAYTON, Ohio — Oakwood City Schools sought a legal opinion earlier this year to determine whether transporting students in vehicles other than school buses violated state law. Having found no violation, the district will continue to transport some students in Chevy Suburbans. To read the full story, click here.
School bus driver suffers fatal seizure behind the wheel
ST. HELENS, Ore. — The St. Helens High School band arrived safely at a competition at Oregon State University after a rough ride. First, their school bus experienced a blowout on the highway, then the replacement bus was disabled when the driver collapsed at the wheel. To read the full story, click here.
New York City employees charged with extortion, bribery
NEW YORK — City Department of Education employees arrested this week were allegedly paid nearly $1 million in bribes over several years by private bus companies that held city contracts to transport students. An FBI investigation originally uncovered the corruption in December. To read the full story, click here.
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Just in time for the back-to-school season, the former Detroit Lions offensive tackle took time to record a video encouraging motorists to slow down around school buses.
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NHTSA Releases 10-Year Review of Fatal School Bus Crashes
The latest federal analysis reinforces the safety of school buses while identifying where school-age pedestrians and other motorists remain most at risk.
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2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing
New data is in! School bus stop-arm passings are down to 38.4 million violations per year, about a 2.3% decrease from last school year — but passings on the right side of the bus are higher than ever.
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Another School Bus Fatality Reported in Monsey, New York
A 7-year-old girl died after being struck by a school bus in Rockland County, New York while crossing the street. Here's what we know.
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NSTA Announces 2026 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition Winners
Drivers from across the U.S. and Canada showcased their safety and driving skills, with two defending champions successfully retaining their titles.
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The Driver Shortage Playbook
Driver shortages are still a major challenge for student transportation fleets, but the real issue has shifted. It’s no longer just about filling seats quickly. It’s about finding safe, reliable drivers who meet performance expectations and want to stay. The Driver Shortage Playbook covers why traditional recruitment tactics are falling short and how school fleets are adapting with smarter hiring, stronger retention strategies and a greater focus on driver quality.
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Pro-Vision Launches AI-Powered 360° Camera System
The new Birdseye camera delivers real-time AI-based pedestrian and vehicle detections, full visibility around the bus, and telematics integrations.
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N.Y. & N.J. Coalitions Call for Modernized Transportation for Vulnerable Students
New statewide coalitions in New York and New Jersey are urging lawmakers to expand student transportation options for vulnerable students amid ongoing driver shortages.
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America Has a School Bus Passing Problem — and Distraction Is Making It Worse
Illegal school bus passing remains a major safety threat as distracted driving rises. This op-ed explores why awareness, enforcement, and stop-arm cameras matter more than ever.
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