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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJune 8, 2017

Nevada Mandates 3-Point Belts for School Buses

The state joins California as one of the only states to require lap-shoulder belts on new school buses. Nevada’s mandate goes into effect in July 2019.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 7, 2017

California School Transportation Veteran Jill Gayaldo to Retire

Gayaldo, who worked her way up from secretary to director, will step down from her role at Elk Grove USD after more than 30 years in pupil transportation.

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Safetyby StaffJune 6, 2017

Truck Driver in Fatal Crash With School Bus Had Meth in System

Autopsy results show that the truck driver who allegedly caused a fatal crash with a school bus and a car in March had the drug in his system, authorities say.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 6, 2017

Feds Drop Proposal on Motor Carrier Insurance Increases

FMCSA had requested comment about raising minimum insurance requirements for commercial operators. The National School Transportation Association praises the withdrawal of the proposal.

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Safetyby StaffJune 6, 2017

Seon Unveils New HD Surveillance Systems, Cameras

The supplier’s new high-definition hybrid video surveillance systems and cameras are designed to provide multiple HD views inside and outside the bus and extend the life of standard-definition cameras.  

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Safetyby StaffJune 6, 2017

Wolfington to Offer Fogmaker Fire Suppression

The school bus dealer and contractor will distribute, service, and install USSC Group’s Fogmaker systems.

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Managementby StaffJune 5, 2017

All-Star Transportation Donates School Bus for Youth Programs

The Waterbury (Conn.) Police Athletic League will use the bus to shuttle students to a variety of activities, including sports, music, and homework help.

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Iowa Special-Needs School Bus Driver Retires Again

Betty Anderson retires for the second time after transporting special-needs students for over a decade, and driving a school bus for a total of 45 years. 

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Aide Accused of Slapping Student With Autism Is Fired

School bus video allegedly shows the Illinois aide slapping a 6-year-old student across the face twice. The state attorney’s office is reviewing the incident.

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School Bus Driver, Aide Honored for Actions After Crash

Florida driver Dan Dunn and attendant Chris Dunn, who are husband and wife, are praised at a school board meeting and given an award for getting all 12 special-needs students off their bus safely after a crash.

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