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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2018

New York School Bus Driver Honored for Response to Bus Fire

The New York School Bus Contractors Association presents a new award to First Student’s Bobby DeLee, who evacuated his passengers after smelling smoke.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2017

Editor’s Picks 2017: Videos of the Year

A demonstration of virtual reality technology used in training and a PSA with kids playing motorists who passed stopped school buses were among SBF’s web highlights in 2017.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 20, 2017

New York Clears Contracted School Bus Drivers to Use EpiPens

School bus drivers who work for contractors in the state can now administer epinephrine auto-injectors for students who have allergy attacks.

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NewsDecember 14, 2017

School Bus Trainer Mentored Illinois District’s Drivers, Students

As a driver and as an instructor, Jill Winger found effective ways to connect with passengers and address difficult behavior. She retires on Friday.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 28, 2017

PTSI Hires Pupil Transportation Veteran David Christopher

The former NYAPT president and district director will manage the 19-A program and personnel for the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonNovember 13, 2017

Struck-by-Bus Fatalities Are a Prime Target

Federal statistics show that more students outside the school bus are killed by the bus itself than by other vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

District Bolsters Training After Student in Wheelchair Tips Over on School Bus

Richmond County (Ga.) School System’s investigation of the incident finds that the 12-year-old’s wheelchair had not been secured properly due to a training deficiency.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 24, 2017

Maryland Police Find School Bus Driver at Fault in Rollover Crash

Police say they believe that Tyra Wilcox was speeding when she lost control of her bus, which flipped onto its side.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2017

Zonar Unveils Video-Based Driver Coaching Solution

Zonar Coach is an advanced driver assistance system that can identify proper and risky driving behavior and provide instruction to drivers in real time.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2017

School Bus Safety Co. Offers Free Safety Materials

The training company supports National School Bus Safety Week with a series of PSAs and a safety poster.

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