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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

NHTSA critical of Saf-T-Bar system, Tragedy spurs bus safety video, Head Start transportation rule nearly finalized, Minnesota claims 3rd win in poster contest, People in the Spotlight, Is the industry fair to women and minorities?, Thomas earns ISO 9001 certification, 'Special Saturday' fills training niche, Director organizes fundraiser for bus driver, Bus driver repeats as Arizona's best, School bus safety is like a circus act

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2000

How to select and use child safety restraint systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a new brochure offering guidelines for choosing and using child safety restraint systems (CSRS) on school buses.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2000

Breaking News from around the Industry

Brake recall puts strain on fleets - NSTA's executive director resigns - Cartoon satirizes school bus safety - NHTSA appoints new administrator  

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2000

Don't let high fuel prices affect your safety program

All of us who drive regularly have felt the sting of sky-high fuel prices over the past several months.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2000

Safety Restraint Options for Children with Special Needs

In this second of a three-part series, the authors explain how to properly position a child's legs and how to use booster seats and safety vests.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2000

Fun, Memorable Ways to Teach School Bus Safety

Classroom safety programs that feature safe and dangerous puppets, safety-challenged Oz characters and an old friend (Buster the Bus) help to engage and educate young riders.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2000

You can’t always get what you want

At the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT), we decided to invest time, energy and expertise in ensuring that good school bus safety laws are enacted in our state.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2000

Help get the word out on transport wheelchairs

Students who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs represent only a small fraction of the approximately 23.5 million children who ride school buses to and from school each day. As such, they could be easily overlooked when it comes to occupant safety.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2000

The ‘Next Generation’ of Protection for Wheelchair Passengers

With crash-tested securement points, the transport wheelchair will significantly improve passenger safety. Meanwhile, retractable securement systems already are having a positive impact.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1999

School loading zones should be wheelchair friendly

Extra care needs to be given to school loading-zone safety when buses for children with special-needs are involved, especially when the children are transported in wheelchairs.

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