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ArticlesOctober 1, 2006

Finding the Best Solution for Your Surveillance Needs

Video cameras in school buses help school districts and contractors tackle tough issues of liability, behavioral management and student safety. But finding the right package for your fleet can be a challenge.

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2006

Decade by Decade: 50 Years of Pupil Transportation History

Countless occurrences have shaped the school bus industry over the past half-century, from safety innovations to key legislation to tragic accidents. Here's an overview of noteworthy news that SCHOOL BUS FLEET has covered.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2006

Bus Empty?: Solving the Stranded-Pupil Problem

Why are children continually abandoned on school buses? The reasons abound, but so do the possible solutions. Applying multiple strategies to train, remind and check up on drivers will help ensure the safety of precious cargo.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2006

Revamped school bus takes safety training to new level

The Owego Apalachin Central School District’s transportation department has raised the bar with its safety training program by reconfiguring a school bus to create its third SAFE (Student Accident Fire Evacuation) Bus, a mobile training station and classroom.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2006

Doing More to Promote School Bus Safety

Do you think more can be done to educate children about school bus safety? Are evacuation drills enough to keep safety on the minds of active children? Here's what one driver did to make the safety message stick in her passengers' minds.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2006

The risk <i>inside</i> the bus

We in the pupil transportation industry are justifiably proud of our safety record. We have fewer crashes, fewer injuries, and fewer fatalities than a...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2006

Contest stirs excitement

Ask Texans about the National School Bus Safety Speech Contest, and they will tell you they are excited. Their program has grown greatly in the past few years.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2006

Safety Standards Are Key With Vehicle Lifts

Today’s vehicle lifts have numerous built-in safety features, but technicians still need to know and follow safety guidelines and inspect lifts daily.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2006

Evaluating Bus Stop Safety Using Aerial Photography

The bus stop is the moment of truth for all school transportation departments. Students’ lives are at risk every time they enter or exit our school buses.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

'Be Cool. Bus Rules!' renews safety program

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Students are again being urged to be cool — and safe — as they ride the bus to and from school.

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