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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 7, 2019

Student Almost Struck By Logging Truck While Boarding School Bus

A Lancaster County (S.C.) School District bus stops to pick up the student when a logging truck that was traveling toward the bus swerves to avoid another truck that is stopped for the bus. The student is not harmed.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 4, 2019

Illegal Passing Prevention Efforts Shared at NAPT Conference

Several transportation and safety representatives discuss with attendees the issue of illegal school bus passing and the importance of route planning and prevention with new technologies and practices.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2019

Federal Lawmaker Calls for NHTSA to Release Stop-Arm Camera Study Results

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer urges the agency to release study findings on the worthiness of a federal requirement, which he says could open the door to funding.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson October 25, 2019

PHOTOS: National School Bus Safety Week 2019 in Pictures

A special driver appreciation breakfast, a ride-along with local law enforcement officers, and a school bus illegal passing technology showcase marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2019

Education, Appreciation Emphasized During National School Bus Safety Week

Pupil transportation providers, suppliers, and elected officials nationwide host press conferences, push school bus safety bills, and hold events to appreciate bus drivers.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 21, 2019

Motorist Convicted in Indiana Crash that Killed 3 Students

Alyssa Shepherd is found guilty of three counts of felony reckless homicide, a felony count of criminal recklessness, and a misdemeanor count of passing a school bus causing injury when the stop arm is extended.

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Photo Galleriesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 18, 2019

PHOTOS: NASDPTS in D.C.

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., for the first time from Oct. 13 to 17. Hot topics included electric buses, illegal bus passing, and safety recommendations on fire suppression systems, seat belts, and evacuation training.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 17, 2019

Student Hit By Passing Car After Getting Off School Bus

Jayzlin Yeboah, 7, of Pennsylvania is struck by the vehicle after getting off her school bus. She is listed in critical condition.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 16, 2019

Ohio School Bus Driver Credited for Saving Student From Passing Car

The bus driver alerts the fifth grade student to get back on the bus when a vehicle drives on the sidewalk past the stopped bus, plowing across several lawns.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 15, 2019

NASDPTS Kicks Off Annual Conference in D.C.

Electric buses, onboard technology, seat belts, and illegal passing were key points of discussion on the first full day.

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