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Managementby StaffJuly 5, 2018

Mississippi Agency Awards Nearly $300K for New Diesel School Buses

Seventeen school districts in the state get rebates of up to $15,000 per bus from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 5, 2018

New York School Bus Driver Fights DUI Charge

Beth Walters pleads not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. An investigation allegedly showed she was impaired by alcohol on March 27.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 5, 2018

Grants to Help Pennsylvania School Bus Operators Boost Safety

Keystone and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association partner on the new annual grant, which provides winners with up to $30,000 for safety initiatives. The association also honors longtime member Bill Moore.

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Managementby StaffJuly 5, 2018

First Student Awarded New York Contract

The school bus company will begin providing transportation for Watertown City School District at the start of the 2018-19 school year. 

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 3, 2018

Bill Would Require Real-Time School Bus Driver Violation Alerts

“Miranda’s Law,” a proposed federal bill, would require automatic notifications of driver violations to school districts and school bus companies within 24 hours.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonJuly 3, 2018

Cummins to Acquire Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Provider EDI

The major engine manufacturer will purchase Efficient Drivetrains Inc., which is supplying powertrains for forthcoming electric school bus models.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 2, 2018

School Bus Driver Honored By New York County Legislator

Rose Marie Walker recognizes Educational Bus Transportation driver Titus Francis for his actions while driving for a field trip. 

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Safetyby StaffJuly 2, 2018

Dafo Launches New Business Unit for Vehicle Fire Protection

Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AB supplies fire detection and suppression systems for buses and coaches.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 2, 2018

Church Bus Catches Fire in Indiana, No One Hurt

The rear tire of the bus, owned by Illinois-based Herscher Christian Church, catches fire. The teenagers and adults on board are able to exit unharmed as the fire quickly spreads.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJune 29, 2018

Maryland School Bus Aide Arrested for Assaulting Special-Needs Student

DeQuan Brooks is charged with child abuse and second-degree assault for allegedly throwing a student around the bus and choking him. The student reportedly tried to throw Brooks’ phone out a window.

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