MENU
SEARCHIn an apparent road rage incident, police say, a motorist stops in front of the bus and cracks a glass panel on the door when the bus driver won’t open it.
The Hillsborough County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office said that a motorist stopped in front of a school bus and kicked a panel on the door when the bus driver wouldn’t open it. The incident was captured on surveillance footage.
TAMPA, Fla. — A search is underway for a motorist who police say kicked the door of a school bus in an apparent act of road rage.
The April 12 incident was captured by video surveillance cameras on the Hillsborough County Public Schools bus, which was transporting special-needs students.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a motorist driving what appeared to be a maroon Nissan Altima stopped abruptly in front of the school bus, forcing it to stop.
The motorist got out of her car and approached the school bus, banging on the door and shouting profanities, police said. When the school bus driver refused to open the door, the motorist allegedly kicked a lower glass panel on the door, causing it to crack. The damage is estimated at $250.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Friday that the incident “appears to have been caused by the suspect’s road rage,” although no details were provided on what happened before the school bus confrontation.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance footage of the incident and asked for help in identifying the motorist. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic female, 25 to 35 years old, with curly black hair pulled back, wearing glasses and blue medical scrubs.
Here’s the footage from video surveillance cameras on the bus:
Small missteps in wheelchair securement can have serious consequences. Here are 32 tips from experts to reduce risk and increase student safety on the bus.
Read More →
Go inside AMF Bruns America’s new Ohio showroom with Maritza Valentin to see its FutureSafe technology, driver training tools, securement systems, and seating innovations.
Read More →
Inside AMF Bruns’ new Stow, Ohio, operations: See how expanded space and innovation will enhance customer support and operations.
Read More →
Student transportation teams are being asked to do more with less, facing driver shortages, rising costs, and increasing safety expectations. This report uncovers how fleets are adapting, where technology is making the biggest impact, and why student ridership tracking is emerging as a top priority. Download the report to explore the key trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for your operation.
Read More →
With expanded production space, local investment, and a growing workforce, AMF Bruns is scaling its U.S. presence. Here’s an exclusive first look inside the new Stow, Ohio, HQ.
Read More →
Take a behind-the-scenes look at AMF Bruns of America’s new 41,000-square-foot Stow, Ohio, headquarters, featuring advanced manufacturing, expanded space, and future-ready mobility solutions.
Read More →
While the yellow school bus remains the backbone of student transit, 75% of administrators identify limited transportation access as a major driver of chronic absenteeism. This guide explores how districts are strengthening their fleets by integrating flexible, supplemental solutions to serve students with the most complex needs. Learn how a multimodal approach can bridge service gaps, restore attendance, and support your most vulnerable populations.
Read More →
First Student and Wichita Public Schools are using behavioral support strategies to improve student ride experiences, while a separate initiative expands access to after-school programs through a bus donation.
Read More →
What’s changing in special-needs transportation? This year, student transportation operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and evolving challenges. Sponsored by AMF Bruns of America.
Read More →
What’s changing in special-needs transportation? This year, student transportation operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and evolving challenges. Sponsored by AMF Bruns of America.
Read More →
