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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 10, 2019

New York City Advances School Bus Service Oversight Bills

The Student Transportation Oversight Package (STOP) increases reporting requirements for the city’s Department of Education and requires two-way radio and GPS systems on all school buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

New York Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

New York is the 19th state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

Special-Needs Students Stuck on Bus for 8 Hours

The New York school bus travels through gridlocked intersections to transport preschool students from a child development center during a major winter storm.

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NewsNovember 8, 2018

District Conducts Active Shooter Training for School Bus Security

A training program shows Canastota Central (N.Y.) School District transportation staff how to respond to active shooters and what signs to look for in students.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 8, 2018

Transportation Supervisor Kept School Buses Rolling For Over 20 Years

Tom Fish, who was also a school bus driver and mechanic for Crown Point (N.Y.) Central School, passed away in October.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2018

Student With Autism Left on School Bus After Falling Asleep

A school bus aide is fired after apparently leaving a bus while the 6-year-old was still on board.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2018

Training for Staff, Public Targeted During School Bus Safety Week

Districts, school bus companies, and suppliers hold refresher training, partner with law enforcement, and advocate for key legislation.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2018

As N.Y. Transportation Industry Veteran Retires, New Leader Takes Helm

David Christopher steps into the role of executive director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation as Peter Mannella moves into a part-time role in retirement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2018

New York School Bus Contractors Name Legislator of the Year

State Sen. Carl Marcellino is honored for supporting safe student transportation and sponsoring a bill on pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing of school bus drivers, which recently became law.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2018

N.Y. School Bus Company Supports Effort to Reduce Poverty

Educational Bus Transportation recently sponsored The Friends of the Poor Walk/Run to raise funds for those in need.

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