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NewsJune 30, 2020

Senators Working with Motorcoach, School Bus Industries on Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act will provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants — no less than 50% of total funding — and other economic assistance.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2020

United Safety CEO Discusses COVID-19, Manufacturing PPE Gear

President/CEO Joseph Mirabile talks about the decision to begin manufacturing the critically needed gear and how the community was coming together pack and distribute it to frontline workers.

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NewsJune 29, 2020

CalAmp, Synovia Release Contact Tracing, Sanitizing Verification Tool

Bus Guardian is a suite of digital solutions designed to help schools conduct contact tracing and track sanitization practices on their buses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsJune 25, 2020

USSC Group Rebrands, Changes Name to United Safety

The bus seating and fire protection supplier makes the change to reflect its expanded safety solutions offerings, including PPE.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2020

7 Bus Safety Practices Districts Are Planning for School Start

Extra sanitizing, contact tracing, social distancing, and increased training and communication are some of the best practices that transportation directors are implementing for school reopening amid COVID-19.

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NewsJune 19, 2020

Tyler Technologies Launches Ridership Tracking App

Tyler Bus Attendance enables bus aides to mark each student present as they board their bus from a list organized by stop order. Users get data daily, allowing a quick response in the event of a health concern.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 18, 2020

5 Questions: Mike LaRocco on Seat Belts, Safety Regulations

Mike LaRocco, president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, discusses the association’s position on lap-shoulder belts on buses, partnering with other industry associations to address regulations for school reopening, and how much pupil transporters contribute to their communities.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 17, 2020

Webinar to Offer Advice on Regulations, Risk Mitigation

Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares recommendations in this webinar on July 1 on safely transporting students while minimizing liability exposure and risks of claims, government regulatory enforcement, and litigation.

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ArticlesJune 15, 2020

Back-to-School Planning: Minimizing COVID-19 Liability Exposure

Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares information on recommendations and requirements from various federal agencies and providing safe student transportation while minimizing liability exposure.

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NewsJune 11, 2020

Main Street Lending Program Expands Eligibility to More Small, Medium-Sized Businesses

To give borrowers more flexibility in repaying the loans, the Federal Reserve Board lowers the minimum loan amount, raises the maximum loan limit, adjusts the principal repayment schedule to begin after two years, and extends the term to five years.

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