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Safetyby StaffJune 30, 2015

School bus driver killed in crash had heart attack

Autopsy and toxicology reports on New York driver Edwin Rivera DeJesus show he had an underlying heart condition, dispelling rumors that he was intoxicated during the accident.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 30, 2015

Georgia district's school bus drivers to see pay increase

To alleviate a driver shortage, Henry County Schools will give drivers raises ranging from 5% to 21%. Newer drivers will receive the biggest pay bump due to getting lower starting pay and wage freezes over the last five years.

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Managementby StaffJune 29, 2015

Colorado school bus drivers, technicians advance to nationals

Drivers and maintenance staff test their skills in the Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association’s school bus roadeo and technician safety contests.

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Managementby StaffJune 25, 2015

District to change school busing requirement to boost attendance

The Connecticut district will allow students who live more than half a mile from school — down from 1 mile — to ride the bus. Chronic absenteeism is up to 17% among kindergartners.

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Safetyby StaffJune 25, 2015

North Carolina district aims to enhance safety in school bus boarding

Bus drivers for Wake County Public School System will begin using a new procedure that puts more time between alerting motorists that the bus is stopping and allowing students to cross the road.

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Managementby StaffJune 25, 2015

Thomas Built parent company DTNA, Zonar partner on vehicle connectivity

The OEM has become a minority investor in Zonar Systems Inc. The investment is designed to help DTNA put connected services in its vehicles with even greater speed and variety.

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Managementby StaffJune 25, 2015

More details revealed for NAPT Summit

The full conference schedule is now available, and a keynote presentation on bullying prevention has been added to the lineup.

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Managementby StaffJune 25, 2015

Pennsylvania to hold school bus safety competition

More than 90 school bus drivers from across the state will compete in the 39th edition of the event.

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Managementby StaffJune 24, 2015

Minnesota school bus drivers, operators honored

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association presents awards to six school bus drivers and two veteran contractors for their dedication to the safety of students.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJune 24, 2015

School bus safety a key theme in Oregon conference

Emergency response, vehicle dynamics and crash prevention were among the topics covered during the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association’s annual gathering.

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