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Managementby StaffApril 16, 2015

Study: Cutting school buses would increase carpool traffic

Hoover (Ala.) City Schools would likely have seen afternoon pickup times almost double at about one-quarter of its schools if it had moved forward with a plan to eliminate school bus service.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 16, 2015

Industry groups denounce Nissan’s ‘school bus race’ ad

A Nissan commercial that shows a father and son racing a yellow bus to school has sparked a backlash from NAPT and others involved in pupil transportation.

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Managementby StaffApril 15, 2015

First Student employees collect food for those in need

Workers participated in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign and collected more than 5,300 pounds of food and nearly $1,000 to benefit food shelves.

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Managementby StaffApril 15, 2015

Texas district to expand school bus service next year

About 2,000 more Spring ISD students will be able to ride the bus, thanks to a decision by the district’s board. The cost for the first year will be $3.6 million.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffApril 15, 2015

ASV to offer more propane vehicles

Under a new partnership with CleanFUEL USA, Allied Specialty Vehicles will expand its alt-fuel line, which currently includes Collins propane school buses.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 14, 2015

Veteran Virginia director David Pace retires

After 31 years in pupil transportation, Pace steps down from his role at Virginia Beach City Public Schools, where he oversaw one of the larger district-owned school bus fleets in the nation.

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Safetyby StaffApril 14, 2015

Bus driver praised for staying calm, safe in hailstorm

Terrie Eggen of Kentucky safely navigated her route with 40 students aboard when the storm, which sparked tornado sirens, hit. The bus garage coached her though the drive.

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Safetyby StaffApril 14, 2015

NSTA members meet with legislators in D.C.

Issues to be discussed during the Spring Bus-In include minimum levels of financial responsibility and concerns with hair follicle testing for federal drug tests.

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Safetyby StaffApril 14, 2015

National Express honors employees for dedication, safety

The company presented awards in the categories of Safety, Customer, People, Community and Excellence at a celebration in London on March 26.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 14, 2015

Man accused of attacking school bus that woke him

A Connecticut man who said that his sleep was disturbed by a school bus allegedly tried to force open the doors of the bus and threw objects at it.

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