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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJuly 20, 2017

Tennessee Congressman Presses Feds on School Bus Seat Belts

In a committee hearing, Rep. Steve Cohen questions why federal regulators have not initiated a rulemaking to require lap-shoulder belts on school buses in light of recent crashes.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJuly 20, 2017

California District to Cut General-Education School Bus Service

Menifee Union School District’s cost estimate for school bus services has grown from $1.5 million to $2 million annually.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 19, 2017

Navistar Truck and Bus Maintenance App Wins Award

IC Bus parent company’s Accelerator Write-Up app receives the Axway Innovation Award for its use of Axway’s app development product to improve customer outcomes.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 19, 2017

NSTA Presents Annual Awards for Service, Safety

Winners of the association’s 2017 honors include Barry Stock of Landmark Student Transportation, Kyle Martin of TransPar, and Manuel Vasquez of First Student.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJuly 19, 2017

John Corrado Named School Bus Contractor of the Year

The president of Suffolk Transportation Service in New York wins School Bus Fleet’s annual honor for exemplary private operators.

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Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2017

New Transfinder App Designed for Smartphones, Tablets

The platform-specific Routefinder GO offers the ability to analyze data, substitute vehicles, drivers, or bus aides on demand, and share information.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 18, 2017

Head Start Program May Require Physical Testing for Its School Bus Drivers

An Idaho program's drivers would be tested on requirements such as being able to lift 50 pounds. The proposed testing follows a crash that injured dozens of junior high students. 

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Managementby StaffJuly 17, 2017

Durham to Provide Special-Needs Transportation in New Hampshire

The school bus company will transport more than 100 students for Salem School District starting with the 2017-18 school year.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJuly 17, 2017

Winners Named in School Bus Driver International Safety Competition

David Mansfield of Minnesota, Billy Wiseman of West Virginia, and Hannah Beard of Missouri place first in the competition’s three school bus categories.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 17, 2017

Maryland Goes Electronic With School Bus Inspections

State inspectors are now using tablets to inspect buses and report results electronically, making the process more efficient.

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