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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2017

Georgia District Adds 90 Propane School Buses to Fleet

Fulton County Schools’ new Blue Bird buses are also equipped with three-point belts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2017

New Georgia District Transportation Director Looks Back on First Year

In his first year at Columbia County School District, Allen Connor changed the department’s mindset with upgrades to training, more bus managers, and a review process that focuses on safety and partnerships.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2017

Transfinder Names ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The software developer selects Kecia Ling, the director of transportation operations at Savannah-Chatham County (Ga.) Public School System, for building routes for over 26,000 students in four months and overcoming transportation challenges during Hurricane Matthew.

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Videosby StaffApril 20, 2017

Students Share School Bus Danger Zone Awareness

This dramatization from Georgia, based on a true story, teaches students about safely boarding and exiting the school bus, including what to do if they drop something.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Bus Certified by EPA, CARB

The gasoline-powered Type C school bus, which uses a Ford 6.8L V10 engine, is now certified to the federal standard of 0.20 g/bhp-hr for NOx emissions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2017

Georgia District Launches Transportation Notification Systems

The transportation department at Liberty County School System is now using text updates and social media to notify families of school bus delays.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2017

Cobb County Shop Turns to Gasoline Buses to Cut Costs, Recruit Techs

The Georgia district’s purchase of 25 gasoline school buses, addition of bus bays, and ongoing internship and inspection training programs have also benefited drivers and students.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 8, 2017

2 Atlanta Fleet Leaders Earn ASE Master Certification

Oliver Baird and Brian Purtymun of Atlanta Public Schools attain the Master School Bus Technician designation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

School Bus Driver Wins Gold Medals in World Track Event

Emma McGowan, who drives a special-needs bus for Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools, takes home two gold medals from the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Australia.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 12, 2016

New Director of Transportation Named at Georgia District

At Marietta City Schools, Kimberly Ellis will replace Mark Lindstrom, who has taken a position with the TransPar Group in Honolulu.

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