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Safetyby StaffJuly 26, 2017

Pennsylvania Highlights School Bus Competitors' Success

All four of the state’s school bus drivers who advanced to the international competition placed in the top 10 in their categories.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJuly 25, 2017

Boston District to Cut School Bus Routes, Lay Off Drivers

Boston Public Schools plans to consolidate numerous school bus routes this fall, which will result in the layoff of dozens of drivers. The move is expected to save the district up to $5 million.

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Maintenanceby By Kim UnderwoodJuly 25, 2017

After Taking Care of School Buses for 46 Years, Mechanic to Retire

David Welborn learned maintenance skills growing up on a farm. He drove a school bus in high school and then went to work in the shop at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 24, 2017

SLEC Earns Heavy-Duty Lift Certifications

The manufacturer is awarded ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011 certification on 12 styles of column lifts.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 21, 2017

More Charges, Alternative Sentencing Possible for School Bus Driver in Chattanooga Crash

Prosecutors plan to seek additional criminal charges against Johnthony Walker, the driver in the fatal November crash. However, he is eligible for alternative sentencing, his attorney says.

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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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