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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Goodyear to Temporarily Shut Down Manufacturing Across the Americas

The tire manufacturer will suspend its manufacturing in the U.S. and across the Americas due to the decline in market demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson March 18, 2020

Wi-Fi Equipped School Buses to Prepare Students for Homeschooling

As many schools across the U.S. close due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some districts are using Wi-Fi-enabled buses to ensure students have internet access.

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Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Transfinder Offers Free Communication App to School Districts During COVID-19 Shutdown

The routing software developer is providing its Stopfinder Communication tool free of charge to all North American school districts for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMarch 17, 2020

NSTA Calls for School Transportation Funding During COVID-19 Shutdown

The National School Transportation Association urges governors and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to require support for school transportation through the end of the school closures.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 16, 2020

School Bus Driver Hailed a Hero for Rescuing Trapped Motorist

Ricky Cooper, a driver for Cobb County (Ga.) School District, stops his bus to rescue a motorist from an overturned vehicle.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMarch 16, 2020

Districts Working to Keep Paying School Bus Drivers During Coronavirus Closings

Amid school closings across the U.S. prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts ensure drivers continue to be paid. In some cases they are enlisting them to help feed students during the shutdown.

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Managementby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Transportation Safety Leader Joins Magtec as Advisor

In this newly created role, Gary Catapano will help promote SafeSpeed, Magtec's vehicle management system.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2020

First Student Parent Starts Process for Sale of North American Transportation Companies

FirstGroup PLC announces its launch of the sale process of its North American school bus and public transportation companies, after considering selling the businesses since last year.

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Managementby StaffMarch 12, 2020

Zonar Partners With BusPatrol, Launches Fleet Health Solution Suite

The fleet management technology supplier partners with BusPatrol to provide school districts with its latest bus safety solutions. Zonar also introduces FaultIQ to provide users with real-time vehicle data.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson March 11, 2020

2 N.Y. School Bus Drivers Contract Coronavirus

Officials said the two drivers reportedly drive small school buses, transporting approximately 80 students on several routes.

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