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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 31, 2018

School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Crash With Landscaping Truck

Police in Virginia say that the school bus struck the stopped landscaping truck and a worker from behind.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Wisconsin District Sees Savings With 6 New Propane School Buses

The School District of Holmen’s six Blue Bird Vision propane buses have saved about $12,000 in fuel and maintenance costs over the 2017-18 school year.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 30, 2018

Lawmakers Launch Effort to Mandate Seat Belts on School Buses Nationwide

The bipartisan bill in Congress follows the fatal school bus crash in New Jersey and NTSB’s new recommendations on lap-shoulder belts.

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Managementby StaffMay 30, 2018

Students Raise Funds for New Jersey School Bus Crash Victims

The fourth-graders sell magnets, T-shirts, and lawn signs, raising over $18,000 during a daylong fundraiser. Their friends, siblings, and teachers were aboard the bus in the crash. 

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 29, 2018

Man Accused of Boarding School Bus With Knife, Assaulting Driver

Deputies in California say that the man boarded the bus at a stop, and bystanders stepped in to help as the driver struggled to block the man from the students.

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Managementby StaffMay 25, 2018

TransPar Partners With Fleet Management Firm Mercury Associates

The new strategic partnership combines TransPar’s and Mercury’s expertise in fleet consulting and management services.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 25, 2018

School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal New Jersey Crash

Hudy Muldrow Sr. is charged with two counts of reckless vehicular homicide/death by auto.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 25, 2018

Ohio School Bus Driver Saves Choking Student

Jean McKeag uses her recent training to give the Heimlich maneuver to a boy who is choking on a piece of candy. The boy’s mother writes a thank-you note, and gives McKeag flowers and a gift card.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 24, 2018

School Bus Driver in Fatal N.J. Crash Received Several Suspensions, Tickets

Between 1975 and 2017, Hudy Muldrow Sr.’s driver’s license was suspended 14 times. He was also issued 16 driving violations for speeding, and was cited for an improper lane change in 2010, officials say.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2018

Industry Responds to NTSB Crash Findings, Recommendations

Operators and associations offer a range of reactions to Tuesday’s school bus meeting of the National Transportation Safety Board.

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