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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

Illinois District Adds 15 Propane School Buses to Fleet

Township High School District 211’s new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are expected to save about $15,000 per year in fuel costs and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by almost 14,000 pounds.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Man Accused of Illegally Passing School Bus While Intoxicated

Numerous 911 calls report a New Hampshire motorist passing a school bus that is unloading students. Joseph Demaio is arrested for allegedly passing the bus while impaired.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 4, 2018

Boston Struggles With School Bus Delays, No-Shows

Many Boston Public Schools buses were delayed or didn't arrive last week due to an unexpected number of driver absences as the drivers union negotiates a new contract.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Propane Fueling Network Growing in Canada

Superior Propane installs 15 refueling dispensers from Superior Energy Systems in five provinces, with plans to add more in 2019.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 31, 2018

First Student Kansas Location Earns Perfect Fleet Inspection Score

The Wichita location achieves a score of 100% on its Kansas Highway Patrol inspections.

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Managementby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Florida Transportation Team Trains on ‘Energy Bus’

Some 500 drivers and other staff prepare for the new year at St. Lucie Public Schools' in-service training, with the motivational theme 'Hop on the Energy Bus.'

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 30, 2018

Texas District Installs Stop-Arm Cameras, Other Tech on School Buses

San Antonio Independent School District equips its buses with stop-arm cameras, and is also outfitting them with other exterior and interior cameras and Wi-Fi.

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Safetyby Sadiah ThompsonAugust 30, 2018

Iowa Launches School Bus Driver Training on Human Trafficking

A new training program, Busing on the Lookout, is now required for the state's 9,000 school bus drivers to help them recognize signs of human trafficking in student riders.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 30, 2018

Arizona Tabs VW Funds to Replace Old School Buses

The state plans to use two-thirds of its Volkswagen settlement money to buy around 300 new school buses in low-income communities.

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Managementby StaffAugust 29, 2018

Trans Tech Delivers School Bus to South Korea

The Type A school bus manufacturer partners with Seoul-based J.S. Alliance to export one of its SSTs to Seoul, and plans to supply the country with 100 buses per year. 

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