
Documentary includes an interview with a survivor of the 1958 accident, which claimed 27 lives when a school bus plunged into the Big Sandy River.
Read More →Gov. Deval Patrick reportedly rescinded his proposal after learning how the funding cuts would affect school districts. Options for restoring the funding include using stimulus funds, layoffs at the state level and cuts in other areas of government or education.
Read More →The Railroad Commission of Texas will use the funds to add 258 propane-powered school buses and 24 support vehicles to 19 public fleets. The grant will also fund upgrades to 19 refueling sites for the fleets to accommodate advances in propane vehicle technology.
Read More →Writing Committee drafts for the 15th National Congress on School Transportation have been posted on the NCST Website. The deadline to submit comments, requests for additional changes or modifications, or new proposals is Feb.19.
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The number of units sold in North America fell 8.1 percent in 2009, marking the third year of decline in a row.
Read More →Fifty-nine of the manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses featuring selective catalytic reduction technology will be delivered to a Maryland school district in June and July 2010.
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Web-based media tools allow users to view Radio Engineering Industries products and warranty information online with the electronic catalog, and to learn more about the company and its products via the YouTube channel.
Read More →Bryson Sales and Service of Utah is named the school bus manufacturer’s 2009 Dealer of the Year. Regional and "Best in Bus" awards were also given out.
Read More →A 2009 edition of the agency’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices was released this week. The manual includes new and updated requirements for numerous traffic control devices, including requiring better pavement markings to increase bike lane safety and extending walk times for pedestrians at crosswalks.
Read More →Joe Lightsey says the accident emphasized the need for close monitoring and strong penalties to ensure that school bus drivers buckle up.
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