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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 5, 2018

5 Questions: Arby Creach on Effects of Hurricanes, Improving Economy

The president of the Florida Association for Pupil Transportation discusses how the state's school bus systems are working to transport students displaced by last year's hurricanes.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 20, 2018

Gun Comments on School Buses Trigger Police Response

Bus incidents in four states reveal a heightened level of vigilance after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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ArticlesJanuary 30, 2018

Routing Strategy Puts Rival Gangs on Separate Buses

With law enforcement’s insights, a Florida district shifted school bus routes to break up students involved in gang conflicts. The initiative knocked out fights on the bus — and calls to the police.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2018

District Stands by School Bus Driver Who Wouldn’t Let Students Exit Bus

A Florida bus driver who refused to let students deboard until medical help arrived for an injured student despite parents’ demands was following policy, district officials say.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2018

School Bus Driver Honored for Helping Student in Medical Emergency

Regina Shealy of Florida is presented with an award and recognized on social media for helping a student on her bus who became unresponsive.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

Gun Discovered on School Bus in Florida

Authorities say that the weapon was unloaded, and the 7-year-old who brought it on the bus apparently had no malicious intent.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

Student Struck, Injured After Exiting School Bus

A 12-year-old in Florida steps off her bus and is hit by a motorist who flees the scene but is later arrested.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Mother Sues District After Son Allegedly Abused by School Bus Aide

The mother’s lawsuit claims that the Florida aide, who allegedly grabbed, taunted, and punched her son, was not properly trained to work with special-needs students.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2017

Student Accused of Bringing Gun Onto School Bus

The Florida 16-year-old allegedly brings a gun onto the bus and displays it. He is arrested and faces a gun possession charge.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 25, 2017

St. Lucie Public Schools Buys More School Buses With 3-Point Belts

The Florida district acquires 24 new school buses with lap-shoulder belts, bringing its total number of buses with the three-point restraints to 74.

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