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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson January 8, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transportation in Pictures — Fall/Winter 2019

An educational school bus safety display, snowy school bus yards, and a bus stopping for a moose to cross the road are among the captivating photo submissions from industry personnel and those from the Snapshots department in recent issues of School Bus Fleet.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2019

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website this year covered a serious school bus crash in Indiana, illegal bus passing, and recognition of drivers' heroic actions and service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

School Bus Driver Starts ‘Embrace the Vest’ Campaign

Eirene Farias, a bus driver for the Brewster (N.Y.) Central School District, uses her crafting skills to personalize her safety vest and those of her coworkers. The decorated vests also engage students.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

New York Contractor, District Roll Out 4 Electric School Buses

The new buses for Suffolk Transportation and Bay Shore Union Free School District are part of the first production line series of electric models from Blue Bird.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 21, 2019

New N.Y. Law Requires School Bus Safety Component in Driver’s Ed, Testing

The law mandates at least one question about school bus safety on the written test for general driver’s license applicants and coverage of the topic in the state’s pre-licensing driver's education course.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 4, 2019

NAPT Conference Spotlights Teamwork, Inclusiveness

Creating an age-inclusive workplace culture, the importance of effective teams, and sharing knowledge were key discussions during the Sunday keynotes and sessions.

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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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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 StaffOctober 11, 2019

The Lion Electric Co. Opens New ‘Experience Center’ in New York

The electric school bus manufacturer’s second educational facility is located in Green Island. Lion launched its first Experience Center in Sacramento, Calif., last fall.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 8, 2019

Leadership Change at New York City DOE

Alexandra Robinson, the executive responsible for handling the city’s public school bus system, is let go amid ongoing trouble with a planned GPS system and Medicaid reimbursements.

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