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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Virginia District Adds 3-Point Belts to New School Buses

Although the state doesn’t require them, Henrico County has begun equipping its new buses with lap-shoulder restraints. Director Josh Davis share details on the move, which began with a certain NHTSA leader's speech.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

Questions Raised About Training of Driver, Aide After Death of Special-Needs Student

The Florida driver and aide say they were unable to help a student who had a seizure and later died because they had no CPR training. The district says they had a recent refresher course.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 23, 2018

Driver, Aide Save Special-Needs Students in School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Crash

The South Carolina driver and aide use their training to report the incident and request assistance, and comfort students when the bus is struck by a tractor-trailer. No one is hurt.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 22, 2018

SUV Stops Indiana School Bus, 2 People Step Aboard

The motorists reportedly accuse a student of making a rude gesture. The bus driver is fired for not following district policy, officials say.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2018

Student Transportation Inc. Adds 4 State-Certified Instructors in California

The instructors are licensed to teach and assist driver applicants in qualifying for a school bus certificate.

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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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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 8, 2018

Virginia Lawmakers Consider School Bus Driver Training Requirements and Ads, Reject Seat Belts

One bill would cut training hours needed for CDL holders and those approved to operate a school bus. Another would allow bus ads.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2018

Teen Accused of Assaulting School Bus Driver

According to police, the teen was trying to pick up a sibling from the bus, but the substitute driver said he was not on the list of people he could release the student to.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 2, 2018

Q’Straint Offers Training Webinar Series

The sessions provide guidance on securing bus passengers who use wheelchairs.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 29, 2018

Special-Needs Testing Program for School Bus Staff Boosts Confidence, Safety

Greenville County (S.C.) Schools’ Special Needs Physical Performance Test ensures that aides, as well as drivers, are capable of safely transporting special-needs students through measurable standards.

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