Ohio District to Upgrade School Bus Camera Systems
Otsego Local Schools receives a $40,000 grant to purchase new camera systems for all 13 of its school buses.
Georgia Names Winners in 2nd Annual Pupil Transportation Safety Awards
The state Department of Education recognizes 16 school districts for their commitment to ensuring safe and efficient student transportation.
North Carolina Association Hosts State’s First School Bus Routing Competition
The North Carolina Pupil Transportation Association held the first statewide school bus routing competition on June 27. Three contestants place and one winner was selected.
District’s Transportation Staff Makes Surprise Visit to Nursing Home Residents
More than 20 of Hamilton County (Fla.) School District’s transportation staff visit local nursing home residents after waving at them all school year as they headed out on their routes.
12 Miami School Bus Drivers, Aides Accused of Insurance Fraud Scheme
The drivers and aides allegedly submitted false accident injury claims totaling $426,933. They reportedly used medical records supplied by fellow participants and shared the personal information of about 11 children.
Winners Named in 2019 Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition
Four of the state's school bus drivers will participate in the international competition.
Zonar Releases Child-Check Alarm System Checklist
The smart fleet management technology supplier’s downloadable list is designed to help California pupil transporters ensure full compliance with a law requiring child-check reminder alarm systems on school buses.
Driver Donates Retirement Incentive to Special-Needs Student Program
Ted Quatman of Maryland donates his $500 early retirement incentive to Harford County Public Schools' autism program after driving for nine years.
Aide Accused of Restraining Special-Needs Student by Wrists
Peter Pizzuto of New Hampshire allegedly uses a seat belt to restrain the wrists of a student in a wheelchair. He is charged with four counts of simple assault and one count of false imprisonment.
Iowa May Require Seat Belts on New School Buses
The State Board of Education is reviewing a rule change that would start requiring lap-shoulder belts in all new school buses. If approved, the rule could go into effect in October.
2 Michigan Districts to Receive Funding for Electric School Buses
DTE Energy secures $1.5 million in state funding to purchase a total of six electric school buses for Ann Arbor Public Schools and Roseville Community Schools.
Illinois Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
Illinois is the 22nd state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.
Missouri District Hosts Camp to Highlight School Bus Safety
More than 190 kindergartners and parents attend Joplin Schools’ inaugural School Bus Camp designed to teach students about bus safety and etiquette.
REI Launches New Service to Streamline Data Management
The ARMOR Cloud is designed to improve server management for small and large fleet operations, according to the supplier.
Washington District Unveils State’s First Electric School Bus
Franklin Pierce Schools' new Blue Bird electric bus is part of the district’s effort to replace its fleet of diesel buses.
2 Maryland Laws Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing
Getting a Glimpse Into the World of the Yellow Bus
As Another School Year Begins, Preparation Is Key
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