Toronto Student Transportation Group is working with Gatekeeper Systems Inc. and United Safety and Survivability Corp. to install safety solutions, including internal and stop-arm cameras, on some of its school buses.
A man with a rifle allegedly forces his way onto a bus at a bus stop, orders the driver to drive the bus, then kicks him and the 18 students off and drives the bus before abandoning it. The driver is credited for de-escalating the situation.
Terry, the director of transportation at Orangeburg County (S.C.) School District, discusses providing material and emotional support during the pandemic, and frustration with motorists passing stopped school buses even with the presence of stop-arm cameras.
The system displays and tracks the occupancy and belt status of passenger seats and provides visual warnings for the driver.
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation, New York State School Bus Contractors Association, and law enforcement educate the public on illegal passing dangers and unveil Suffolk County’s new safety technology program.
Having a clear view in and around the bus is critical for ensuring rider safety. The latest products to help include high-definition camera systems, stop arms equipped with radar and artificial intelligence, and LED mirrors.
The two states are the latest out of 25 to allow the lighting system as optional equipment.
With more schools reopening for in-person instruction, campuses are again at heightened risk of school shootings. A security consultant shares a handful of indicators to look for.
Harford County Public Schools — in partnership with its local law enforcement provider, traffic safety board, and some of its school bus contractors — is conducting a pilot program to equip 10 of its school buses with stop-arm cameras from BusPatrol.
Suppliers provide insight on the latest air filtration offerings to combat harmful bacteria and airborne viruses like COVID-19 on the bus and how the technology can supplement operators’ daily safety procedures.
Prince George’s County Public Schools equips 1,216 of its buses with BusPatrol's stop-arm cameras and student tracking and management solutions.
EnviroCare supports motorcoach operators in providing a safe environment and boosting confidence for group travel riders.
Southampton Union Free School District is testing Trans Mist and Spray Safe System 19, which can mechanically sanitize buses between routes.
The National Transportation Safety Board’s top 10 safety recommendations include eliminating speeding-related crashes, requiring collision-avoidance on all vehicles, preventing drug-impaired driving and eliminating distracted driving.
The program celebrates the return to travel, featuring beautiful Coastal New England scenery seen from travelers' perspective on a group tour.
From deploying onboard cleaning systems to receiving mask donations for students, pupil transporters are making sure the school bus is the safest mode of transportation for students.
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