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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 4, 2019

2 States Consider Doubling School Bus Passing Fines

Ohio and West Virginia lawmakers introduce bills that would double fines for the violation and increase the amount of time a motorist’s license is suspended. The bills also include provisions on cameras.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffMarch 4, 2019

AMF-Bruns Launches 2nd Annual Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers

The securement equipment supplier will honor a special-needs driver for standout service for the second year in a row. The winner will receive $1,000.

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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserMarch 2, 2019

School Bus Aide in New Jersey Crash Pleads Not Guilty

Lisa Byrd faces charges related to child endangerment, impaired driving, and drug possession in connection with a school bus crash with 12 special-needs students aboard.

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2019

Allison Transmission to Build New Vehicle Testing Facility

The facility, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, will support a range of propulsion systems, including conventional powertrains, alternative fuel, electric hybrid, and fully-electric vehicles.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

District May Add School Bus Aides After Student’s Assault

Chesterfield County (S.C.) School District looks to hire aides for special-needs school buses after a non-verbal student with autism was assaulted by another student while on the bus.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson February 28, 2019

Utah, Minnesota Seek to Require Seat Belts on New School Buses

Lawmakers consider legislation that would require school buses purchased after a certain date to be equipped with seat belts.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

Synovia Partners With University on App Project

The fleet tracking solutions provider is tapping into the knowledge of Butler University students in a collaboration on further development of Here Comes the Bus.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 27, 2019

STA School Bus Driver Honored for Educational Excellence

Lurlean Hinton-Hodges, a school bus driver with Lakeside Bus in Wisconsin, receives the Milwaukee Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Education for starting a reading program on her bus. 

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 27, 2019

Stertil-Koni Debuts LED Lighting System for Platform Lifts

The lighting system is designed to increase area-specific, under-vehicle lighting for greater shop safety and efficiency, according to the company.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 27, 2019

School Bus Driver Charged for Nearly Striking Student

The driver and the owner of the bus are issued several motor vehicle summonses, including those for missing safety equipment and failure to maintain records.

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