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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2022

Survey: Illegal School Bus Passing at "Epidemic Level"

The latest annual survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) indicates as many as 41.8 million violations per year among motorists in the United States.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffSeptember 8, 2022

SBF Electric School Bus Usage Webinar Now Online

The first of two School Bus Fleet webinars scheduled for September included conversation about electric school bus technology adoption, safety, and funding opportunities.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 6, 2022

Electric School Bus Pilot Project Launched in West Virginia

The project in Cabell, Kanawha, and Mercer counties continues the partnership between GreenPower Motor Company and the state government of West Virginia.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 6, 2022

Beneficial Electrification League Gets Support for Rural Bus Initiative

CoBank is contributing to help the BEL reach utilities and school districts to encourage participation in federally funded clean school bus programs.

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Safetyby SBF StaffSeptember 2, 2022

Report: New Hampshire Bus Explosion Appears Accidental

The blast that badly wounded two employees at the Student Transportation of America facility in Bradford was caused by a propane vapor cloud escaping from a bus, according to the fire marshal.

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Managementby SBF StaffSeptember 2, 2022

First Student Takes Over Some Seattle Routes to Fill Service Gaps

The 78 Seattle Public Schools bus routes had been awarded to alternative transportation provider Zum.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 2, 2022

Changes Underway at Grote Industries

The company enters its 121st year with fourth-generation family members taking the reins.

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Managementby SBF StaffSeptember 2, 2022

Retired Tennessee School Bus Titan Dies at 81

George Herschel Law, founder of Mid-South Bus Center, passed away on Aug. 24, months after suffering a heart attack in Florida.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

Technology Companies Team to Bolster Child Safety on School Buses

The solution from Conduent Transportation and Hayden AI, expected to launch this year, will use mobile cameras mounted on bus exteriors that activate when the lights flash and stop arm extends.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

National Express Mechanics Participate in IC Bus Training

The contractor fleet's maintenance workers got hands-on training with servicing different engines, transmissions, and other school bus components.

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