From Nov. 4-7, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) gathered in Pentagon City for networking and informative sessions about the school bus industry, association updates, and federal agency activities. The next annual meeting is scheduled for Nov. 16-19, 2024.
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Three students died during the most recent survey period, two by other vehicles illegally passing a stopped school bus and one by the bus itself.
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The cleaner school bus technology has its appeal, helped by federal funding opportunities. But transportation directors recommend caution in the conversion.
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National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services annual conference attendees heard about what's happening in the school bus manufacturing industry from representatives of Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built Buses.
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The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services gives its front-facing logo a major makeover.
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The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services selected Tammy Mortier, who is also executive director for the New York School Bus Contractors Association, to succeed Jennifer Bruce as administrative and membership services director.
Read More →For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) held an in-person conference in Pentagon City, Va., in late October. These images capture just some of the experience. Check out the rest of our coverage on schoolbusfleet.com.
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A lot, a student transportation industry expert explained. Most Americans have access to marijuana, and decriminalization of the drug is on several November ballots, making it relevant now more than ever.
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The new Commercial Driver's License test, based on a joint effort between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), reflects evolving vehicle technologies and components.
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Over the last 50+ years, nearly two-thirds of loading and unloading deaths have occurred during the morning run.
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