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Managementby Thomas McMahonSeptember 27, 2017

Sumner County Schools Launches GPS, Parent App for Its School Bus Fleet

The Tennessee district teams up with Synovia Solutions to equip all of its buses with GPS. Sumner will also use the Here Comes the Bus app.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 26, 2017

Ontario Invests $8 Million in Electric School Bus Pilot

The pilot is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It gives select school bus operators in Ontario up to $400,000 for a bus and charging infrastructure.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonSeptember 26, 2017

Wisconsin’s Operation Safe Stop Week Targets School Bus Passing

Officers throughout the state are stepping up enforcement to crack down on motorists illegally passing school buses.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

New Solar Charger Designed to Extend Battery Life, Increase Power

Technology used in the SP-10 Solar Pulse Solar Charger Maintainer from PulseTech Products Corp. is designed to return batteries to a like-new state.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Thomas Built Debuts First C2 School Bus With Detroit DD5 Engine

The medium-duty diesel engine is expected to boost fuel economy, reliability, and serviceability, according to the manufacturer.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonSeptember 25, 2017

St. Lucie Public Schools Buys More School Buses With 3-Point Belts

The Florida district acquires 24 new school buses with lap-shoulder belts, bringing its total number of buses with the three-point restraints to 74.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 22, 2017

School Bus Driver Under Investigation for Picking Up Woman, Dog on Route

Katie Chapman of Oklahoma may lose her job for giving a ride to a woman and her dog with students on board. Chapman says she thought the woman might be in danger.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 21, 2017

School Bus Driver Saves Choking Boy

Rod Price of Kentucky is approached by a boy who is choking and turning blue and quickly performs the Heimlich maneuver on him.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 21, 2017

California Air Agency to Discuss Plans for VW Mitigation Funds

A public workshop will seek input on the state’s use of its $423 million share of the VW diesel settlement funding.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 20, 2017

Indiana School Bus Overturns, Injures 16 Students

The school bus runs a stop sign, hits a utility pole, and flips over, causing minor injuries to the students, police say.

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