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ArticlesAugust 12, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Going (Above and) Beyond the Numbers for School Bus Safety

The NSTA president discusses how statistics reflect the degree to which school bus operators go above and beyond to provide safe student transportation.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 9, 2019

New Leadership Takes the Helm at NSTA

John Benish Jr. was elected president at the association’s recent annual meeting. Curt Macysyn has stepped into the executive director role.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 6, 2019

New Law in New York Allows Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

School districts can now install stop-arm cameras on buses and work with law enforcement to pinpoint locations with the most frequent violations. The law also raises ticket fines.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 26, 2019

NSTA President Testifies in Federal School Bus Safety Hearing

John Benish Jr., who is also president and chief operating officer of Cook-Illinois Corp., provides expert witness testimony to Congress on issues including illegal passing and seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

NSTA Recognizes Top School Bus Drivers, Contractors

The association honors top contestants in the 2019 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition and presents awards to contractors for exceptional service.

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ArticlesJuly 15, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Advocating for a Safe Return to School

School bus industry associations can help pupil transportation leaders work together to help keep students on the safest mode of transportation: the yellow bus.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 10, 2019

Pupil Transportation Associations Unite to Support School Bus Safety Bill

The presidents of the NSTA, NAPT, and NASDPTS send a joint letter to Congress expressing support for the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019 to address illegal passing.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 20, 2019

N.Y. Bill Would Combat Illegal School Bus Passing

S4524B would allow school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses as a way to help law enforcement issue tickets to motorists who illegally pass stopped buses.

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ArticlesJune 18, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Advocacy Is a Journey, Not a Destination

More than 50 NSTA members traveled to Washington, D.C., in support of the Stop for School Buses Act. As a result, many legislators have signed on to support the bill’s passage.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 28, 2019

New Nevada Law Makes Electric School Bus Funding Available

Gov. Steve Sisolak signs a bill that now allows school districts to participate in a state funding program for 75% of the cost to install electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

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