N.Y. Governor Vetoes Employee Provision Protection Bill for School Bus Drivers
Senate Bill 6208 would have protected the seniority rights, wages, and benefits of the state’s school bus drivers.
Take Part in School Bus Fleet's Special-Needs Survey
The survey covers such topics as driver pay, student ridership, and special-needs bus equipment.
Virginia Bill Aims to Combat School Bus Driver Shortage
House Bill 351 would require the state superintendent of public instruction to identify school systems with critical shortages and allow them to hire school retirees to drive while keeping their retiree pay.
Minnesota District Adds AbiliTrax System to Transit Van
Rochester Public Schools equips the van with the AbiliTrax Shift N Step, a dual-entry system to provide transportation service to ambulatory students and those who use wheelchairs.
Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms
The group of Maine students, with support from school staff and community members, is working to raise nearly $33,000 to add 15 extended stop arms to buses on routes with the highest number of illegal passing incidents.
New Zonar App Offers Programming Updates on Cummins Engines
Zonar OTAir is a mobile app designed to offer over-the-air programming for enhanced Cummins engine performance and uptime.
2 New Members Confirmed for National Transportation Safety Board
The confirmations bring the investigative agency back to a full board of five members for the first time in nearly a year.
School Bus Used in Funeral Procession for Longtime Driver
A procession for Robert Brooks of Tennessee included the last school bus he drove after more than five decades of service.
Michigan School Bus Company Teaches Empathy Skills for Better Behavior Management
Dean Transportation teaches drivers and aides the skills so they can better understand what a variety of students experience on the school bus.
Ohio Law Enforcement, Pupil Transporters Question Removal of Front License Plate Requirement
Some pupil transportation officials in the state back law enforcement's safety concerns about a plan to stop requiring front license plates on vehicles. They cite a reduced chance of identifying stop-arm runners.
Vermont Launches Electric School, Transit Bus Pilot Program
Three of the state’s school districts and one transit agency will receive electric buses backed by Volkswagen settlement funds.
Man Buys School Bus for Grandchildren
Doug Hayes of Oregon buys the bus as a Christmas gift so he can begin taking five of his 10 grandkids to and from their small private school, which does not offer bus service.
Georgia School District Receives 4 New Special-Needs School Buses
Harris County School District’s new buses feature an assigned seat for each student that is customized for the equipment they need.
Michigan Agency Recognizes Special-Needs School Bus Driver
Russ Clark, a driver for Rockford Public Schools, is named 2019 Education Support Staff Professional of the Year by the Michigan Department of Education.
Blue Bird Names 2019 Dealer of the Year
Canyon State Bus Sales of Arizona is honored as the school bus manufacturer’s top dealer for 2019. The dealer also won the award in 2016.
Arizona District Adopts Therapy Dog to Boost Staff Morale
Q & A: Blue Bird’s John Barrington on Special-Needs Trends, Customization
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