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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Los Angeles District Buys 71 CNG School Buses

The second-largest school district in the country places a big order of Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 CNG buses.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 16, 2016

School Bus Driver Dies After Head-on Collision

A county prosecutor in New Jersey says that the investigation is ongoing, but it appears that the bus was properly within its lane of travel when it was struck by an SUV.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Florida Charter School Deploys All-Propane Bus Fleet

KIPP: Jacksonville Schools’ 14 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses make up the first completely propane-fueled school bus fleet for a U.S. charter school, Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech say.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Virginia School Bus Overturns

The bus, which was the only vehicle involved in the accident, hit a wall separating lanes of traffic as it was driving onto an interstate on-ramp. The bus driver told investigators she was blinded by the sunlight.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Stertil-Koni Debuts Website Showcasing New Lift Features

The new website is designed to fit the viewing screen of any device, and showcases features of its heavy duty vehicle lifting systems and related shop equipment and accessories.

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Managementby StaffNovember 15, 2016

California School Transportation Cooperative Honored

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Excellence in Motion award recognizes the West County Transportation Agency’s board of directors for forming a unique school transportation cooperative.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Florida District Launches New Propane Fueling Station

Hillsborough County Public Schools can now fuel its growing fleet of propane school buses at its own facility.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 14, 2016

TD Fleet Monitor Conducts Video System Health Checks

The new offering from 247Security gives managers key metrics on their video surveillance system and vehicle health.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffNovember 14, 2016

Police Chief Follows Special-Needs School Bus to Stop Illegal Passing

Steven Longoria of Texas forms a friendship with a special-needs student. He then hears from a bus driver and the student's mother that motorists are not stopping for the bus, so he starts following it on its route.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonNovember 14, 2016

Next NHTSA Meeting to Focus ‘Outside the Bus’

The agency’s Dec. 1 meeting will primarily cover safety issues around school buses but will also include updates on lap-shoulder belts.

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