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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 26, 2020

10 Keys for Contractors to Protect Business During COVID-19

Crucial practices include educating and negotiating with districts to continue compensation while buses aren’t running, following safety procedures consistently, and keeping abreast of loan and legal resources, experts say.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 7, 2020

Webinar to Provide Guidance to Contractors on Protecting Workers, Business

Industry experts will discuss in this webinar, taking place on May 13, how contractors can convince districts that they have a right to be paid during COVID-19-spurred school closures. It will also provide advice on protecting workers, how insurers can help, and preparing for when classes eventually resume.  

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2020

Rosco Joins Efforts to Supply Medical Equipment to N.Y. Health Care Workforce

The vision systems supplier is helping to manufacture personal protective equipment, ventilator splitters, and other equipment for medical workers in New York, the state hit hardest by COVID-19.

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School Bus Fleet BlogApril 8, 2020

Pay Attention to the School Bus Industry Before It's Too Late

New York school bus contractor leader Corey Muirhead details the dire situation school bus companies are in due to COVID-19-spurred school closures, and shares arguments against reasons some districts point to for not paying them.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2020

N.Y. Associations to Governor: School Transportation Funding Needed During, After COVID-19

The New York State Bus Distributors Association and the New York Association for Pupil Transportation appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature for support during and after the pandemic to prevent greater financial hardship.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 26, 2020

Safely Sharing the Road With Cyclists

School bus drivers must contend with a variety of safety concerns, and roadways that have been retrofitted to add bike lanes or travel lanes crisscrossing bike lanes add yet another.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Leonard Bus Sales Names Winner in Annual School Bus Art Competition

The New York-based contractor awards a $1,000 scholarship to Marriana Mattice for her original artwork depicting a day in the life of a school bus.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 11, 2020

2 N.Y. School Bus Drivers Contract Coronavirus

Officials said the two drivers reportedly drive small school buses, transporting approximately 80 students on several routes.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 26, 2020

Love the Bus Events Celebrate Pupil Transporters

School bus drivers and other transportation staff members across the U.S. were honored with special meals, cards, and prizes. In addition, longtime pupil transporters received recognition at events.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Leonard Bus Sales Names New President

Jon Leonard, vice president of Leonard Bus Sales, succeeds his father, Mike, in the leadership role. He will have joint ownership of the company with his four brothers.

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