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Managementby StaffJune 18, 2018

Canadian Transportation Company Receives 6 IC Gasoline School Buses

The first IC Bus CE Series gasoline-powered school buses in the Canadian market are delivered to Ontario-based Howard Bus Service.

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Managementby StaffJune 18, 2018

Ex-Clerk Sentenced for Fraud Involving School Bus Driver Licenses

A school bus company owner is also among those sentenced in a scheme that allowed more than 200 people to evade exams for permits and licenses, New Jersey prosecutors say.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 18, 2018

Amid Driver Shortage, District Reorganizes School Bus Routes, Start Times

The Delaware district will move to a three-tier school schedule and change start times to reduce the number of drivers needed as it deals with the most severe shortage it has ever experienced. 

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonJune 15, 2018

Chicago Expert Importers Names New Director of Sales

Jim Clark is appointed to the role at CEI, which supplies chassis castings and engine mountings for the school bus industry.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 14, 2018

California Agency Offers $94 Million for Alternative-Fuel School Buses

The California Energy Commission will award up to $78.7 million to replace aging buses, $13 million for electric vehicle infrastructure, and $2.4 million for CNG fueling infrastructure.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 14, 2018

Student, Driver Escape School Bus Before It Catches Fire

Eleven-year-old Rocco Arcese of New Jersey tells the driver that the bus smells like burning rubber, and they evacuate. The front of the bus becomes engulfed in flames moments later.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 14, 2018

Report Recommends School Buses to Relieve Traffic in California County

A grand jury in Marin County calls for a coordinated school bus service to curb traffic congestion.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonJune 13, 2018

Number of Propane School Buses in Operation Tops 15,000, PERC Reports

The Propane Research & Education Council unveils a video that highlights autogas growth in the school transportation market.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonJune 13, 2018

90% of Missouri School Buses Pass Initial Inspection

Out of more than 12,000 school buses inspected by the state’s Highway Patrol this year, 10,888 are found to have no defects. Others require repairs.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 12, 2018

N.Y. Governor Tours State on School Buses to Support Gun Safety Bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo rides the buses across the state to gain support for a bill that would allow school staff to petition a judge to prohibit students they believe to be a threat from buying or possessing firearms.

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