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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 3, 2017

NASDPTS Conference to Cover 3-Point Belts, School Bus Driver Oversight

The state pupil transportation directors’ event will also address driver tablets, education reform, and federal agency developments.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 28, 2017

School Bus Driver Tells Transgender Students to Leave Bus

The New York driver tells students to sit on different sides of the aisle based on their gender. He tells two students who say they identify as transgender to move to the “girls’ side” or leave the bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2017

School Bus Driver Under Investigation for Picking Up Woman, Dog on Route

Katie Chapman of Oklahoma may lose her job for giving a ride to a woman and her dog with students on board. Chapman says she thought the woman might be in danger.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 21, 2017

School Bus Driver Saves Choking Boy

Rod Price of Kentucky is approached by a boy who is choking and turning blue and quickly performs the Heimlich maneuver on him.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 11, 2017

New York State Director Mary Sansaricq Worked to Boost Training, Safety Standards

Sansaricq’s passing follows complications from a recent surgery. She had served as New York’s state pupil transportation director for the past five years.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 21, 2017

Survey Shows Breadth of Back-to-School Prep for School Transportation

New York Association for Pupil Transportation members cite a variety of summer tasks, from recruiting new school bus drivers to finalizing routes.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 10, 2017

Transportation Team Preps for School Start With Training Game Show

At San Antonio ISD, more than 350 transportation employees take part in two days of training, including a “Family Feud” session with safety questions.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJuly 31, 2017

What Can Tiger Tamers Teach School Bus Drivers About Behavior Management?

Tiger tamers used a four-legged stool to overwhelm the big cats. Similarly, the school bus driver should be the first leg of a figurative four-legged stool to confront student misbehavior.

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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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ArticlesJuly 26, 2017

8 Keys to a Safe School Bus Operation

After a string of fatal crashes shook the industry, the time is ripe to refocus on the fundamentals of transportation management, from hiring the right people to putting the needs of children first.

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