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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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Managementby StaffFebruary 27, 2018

Seattle High School Students Get Access to Free Public Transportation Passes

The city’s mayor announces a partnership between the city and King County that will allow students unlimited use of public transportation free of charge.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 27, 2018

Georgia District Expands Testing of School Bus App

Cherokee County School District will roll out the Versatrans My Stop system to three schools next week.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 26, 2018

Love the Bus Events Treat School Bus Drivers With Valentines, Meals

School districts and contractors celebrate pupil transporters with festivities that include breakfasts and lunches, cards made by students, and visits from dignitaries.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 26, 2018

More Than 25 School Buses Damaged, Destroyed in Fire

A Pennsylvania school district’s bus garage catches fire, destroying 16 buses and damaging others that are parked nearby. No one is injured, but classes are canceled the day after. 

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2018

Bill Targets Testing Delays for CDL Applicants

The legislation in Congress aims to reduce wait times for driver applicants to take a CDL skills test.

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