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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 2, 2018

Former School Bus Driver Found Guilty in Fatal Chattanooga Crash

Jurors find Johnthony Walker guilty of criminally negligent homicide and over two dozen lesser charges for his involvement in a school bus crash in 2016 that killed six students.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 2, 2018

Colorado Fleet Leader David Anderson to Retire

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Indiana District Sees Success With Thomas Built Buses’ S.T.A.R.S. System

Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports that Thomas Built’s seat mounting system for special-needs buses helps keep floors clean and organized, and is easy to remove and install.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Blue Bird Extends Allison 7-Year Warranty Into 2018

The extended Allison warranty applies to new Blue Bird buses equipped with Allison 2500 and 2550 Pupil Transport Series transmissions.

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Safe Fleet Launches 2018 Anti-Bullying Grant Program

The company will award a total of $50,000 to people working with students to start or to sustain existing programs to end bullying in their communities. The grant application deadline is April 23.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2018

Texas District Launches Propane School Bus Program

San Antonio ISD earns a DERA grant of nearly $300,000 to be used in replacing 11 diesel buses with propane models.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMarch 1, 2018

Minnesota Celebrates 2nd Annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed Feb. 28 as the second School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in the state. Drivers were acknowledged at school districts statewide and at a press conference.  

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2018

School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Georgia Crash

Shalita Harris, 29, faces charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in the Jan. 29 crash in which a 6-year-old student was ejected.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 28, 2018

Student Transportation Inc. to Be Acquired by Investors

North America’s third-largest school bus contractor will be purchased by a group led by CDPQ, STI’s largest shareholder.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 28, 2018

Webinar to Give Tips on School Bus Fire Protection

Speakers from Fogmaker will let attendees know what they can do to protect their school buses and students in the event of a fire.

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