NHTSA Seeks Comment on Seat Belt Use Warning System in Rear Seats

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on a requirement for a seat belt use warning system for rear seats. In particular, the agency seeks comment on a requirement for high-occupancy vehicles, including 15-passenger vans and school buses.

Many recalled school buses haven't been fixed

About 250,000 school buses recalled from 2005 to 2010 have yet to be remedied, according to NHTSA officials. The average completion rate of mature recalls for school buses during that time period is 65%, which is lower than the completion rate for other vehicles, 68%.

National Express Partners With Software Provider on Analytics

The school bus contractor is using an analytics platform from ByteCurve to enhance data analysis at its operations.

Students Fatally Struck at School Bus Stops in 2 More Incidents

A 9-year-old boy in Mississippi and a 7-year-old boy in Pennsylvania are hit and killed by vehicles while waiting at their school bus stops.

PHOTOS: Florida District's Vehicle Maintenance Parts Department

Zonar Launches Emissions Check for California Air Resources Board Compliance

Zonar launches a new solution to reduce downtime and identify vehicles that need emissions-related repairs.

Keeping the Engine Warm: How Winter Weather Plays with Alt-Fuels

With several variations of buses on the road now, take a look at how different fuel types handle the cold, and useful products for any school district that utilizes the yellow bus.

SBF Administrator of the Year: Turning to Technology in Challenging Times

School Bus Fleet’s Administrator of the Year for 2023 is a longtime devotee of the “Cheese Bus” who has kept electronic evolution and cleaner vehicles front of mind for his New York school district.

Thermo King to unveil new evaporator at BusCon

The company's new BE-550 lightweight bulkhead evaporator ensures passenger comfort in vehicles where headroom clearance is an issue, officials say. It can be mounted in the front, rear or both bulkhead areas of a school bus.