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Managementby StaffDecember 12, 2019

School Bus Driver Starts ‘Embrace the Vest’ Campaign

Eirene Farias, a bus driver for the Brewster (N.Y.) Central School District, uses her crafting skills to personalize her safety vest and those of her coworkers. The decorated vests also engage students.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Student Honored for Heroic Actions During School Bus Crash

Olivia Boggs of Texas is honored for helping keep students calm and safe after their school bus driver experienced a medical emergency that caused the bus to crash.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

EPA Offering $44M in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

The agency anticipates making between 40 and 60 grant agreements for projects aimed at reducing emissions from aging diesel engines, including those in school buses.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 11, 2019

NSTA Podcast Features Federal Lawmaker Who Advocates for School Bus Safety

The association invites U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) on its podcast, “The Bus Stop,” to discuss her journey to Capitol Hill and outline the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 11, 2019

Safe Fleet Demos Stop-Arm Tech on Anniversary of Fatal School Bus Crash

The safety solutions supplier demonstrates its Predictive Stop Arm in Laurel, Miss., on the 10-year anniversary of a crash that killed a 5-year-old boy.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserDecember 10, 2019

Michigan Bills Would Address Illegal School Bus Boarding, Passing

The proposed package of legislation aims to restrict who can board and stiffen penalties on those who do so unlawfully, crack down on motorists who illegally pass buses, and allow stop-arm cameras.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Winners Named in 2019 America’s Best Competition

The event, which was held Dec. 6 to 8, in Cypress, Texas, featured 24 competitors from 16 different states.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 10, 2019

Illinois District Orders 3 Electric School Buses

Triad Community Unit School District #2 will receive the buses, which were sold by Creative Bus Sales and will be built by Starcraft Bus. The buses are funded by the state’s second round of VW settlement funds. 

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Managementby StaffDecember 9, 2019

NexTraq Introduces Vehicle Incident Camera System

The company’s Dashcam provides downloadable videos, real-time alerts, and live GPS location services before, during, and after a vehicle incident.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson December 9, 2019

School Bus Driver Refuses to Let Student Board, is Placed on Leave

A video posted on social media shows the Texas driver driving the bus forward while the student stands in front of the bus asking to be let on board.

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