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Managementby StaffNovember 8, 2017

Zonar Launches School Bus Routing App, Awards Carnahan Grants

Zonar Verify provides daily routing and student rider information directly to the school bus driver.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2017

NAPT Honors Training, Heroism at Annual Conference

Pupil transportation providers who perform exceptional feats for the students and communities they serve are honored at the NAPT conference.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonNovember 7, 2017

Conference Presentations Gaze Into the Future

NAPT sessions show that vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, and the school bus industry needs to keep pace or be left behind.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2017

Driver Shortage Statistics, Recruitment Solutions Shared at NAPT Conference

Survey results show driver shortage is still a top concern. Attendees discuss successful recruiting ideas and learn more about effective interviewing tactics.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonNovember 6, 2017

Thomas Built Reveals New Electric School Bus

At the NAPT conference, the manufacturer surprises attendees with a Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus, which has a range of about 100 miles.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 6, 2017

School Bus Catches Fire, Driver Saves 20 Students

The Tennessee driver gets all the students off the bus before the fire starts. An electrical problem with a cable near the battery is the cause of the fire, school administrators say.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonNovember 6, 2017

John Franklin Named School Bus Fleet’s Administrator of the Year

At Atlanta Public Schools, Franklin has led a transportation turnaround that has bolstered bus reliability while boosting staff and public relations.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2017

Lion Electric Co. Announces New Investment Partner

The manufacturer is partnering with Power Energy Corp. in an effort to distribute and perfect its electric school bus as well as to introduce other all-electric vehicles. 

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Safetyby StaffNovember 2, 2017

School Bus Drivers, Poster Contest Winners Honored at Pennsylvania Event

School bus safety takes the spotlight in a reception at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 2, 2017

IC Bus to Unveil Concept Electric School Bus at NAPT Show

The fully operational vehicle is a joint effort between IC Bus parent company Navistar and alliance partner Volkswagen Truck & Bus Group.

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