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SEARCHFeature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2020 included coverage of new onboard safety practices amid COVID-19 and strategies for training and staff management.
An article about tips for cleaning school buses during COVID-19 was the most-viewed feature on the SBF website this year.
File photo courtesy Elk Grove (Calif.) Unified School District
Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2020 included coverage of new onboard safety practices amid COVID-19 and strategies for training and staff management.
1. 8 Tips for Cleaning School Buses in the Age of Coronavirus
17,656 views
The article recommends steps to take to ensure buses are as hygienic as possible including conducting a high-touch audit, considering no-touch cleaning systems, and using microfiber towels.
2.7 Bus Safety Practices Districts Are Planning for School Start
5,827 views
Extra sanitizing, contact tracing, social distancing, and increased training and communication were some of the best practices that transportation directors implemented for school reopening amid COVID-19.
3. COVID-19 Survey: Pupil Transporters Contend With Staffing Adjustments, Routing Concerns
3,891 views
Conducted by SBF, findings included adjusting personnel duties, some downsizing due to school closures, and significantly boosted cleaning routines. Respondents anticipated major routing changes as schools reopened.
4. Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps
3,298 views
Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.
5. Message Received: Best Practices for Effective Radio Communication
2,717 views
Proper etiquette is critical to seamless operation between dispatchers and drivers. Tips on training and messaging included using equipment properly, creating clear emergency protocols, and keeping messages brief.
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Ongoing driver shortages nationwide are forcing tough transportation decisions. See how districts are using supplemental transportation to maintain coverage for high-needs students.
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A Rockland County child was struck by their school bus late last week. Here's what we know so far about this and other fatalities and injuries in the area over the years.
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As Maine becomes one of the first states to require anti-pinch door sensors on new school buses, manufacturers like Mayser offer a look at how the technology works and why it's a critical fail-safe.
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What if your fleet technology actually worked together? Learn eight practical strategies to integrate multiple systems into one platform, unlocking clearer insights, stronger safety standards, and smoother daily operations.
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A recent Verra Mobility survey reports that 82% of parents support safety cameras to penalize stop-arm violators and 70% favor automated enforcement in school zones.
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$10 million in state grants will fund safety upgrades and new features on school buses serving students across the Buckeye State.
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After complications in multiple cities when self-driving taxis failed to stop for school buses, the NTSB joins NHTSA in a probe to determine what's behind the tech and related safety concerns.
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