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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 1, 2022

Collins Bus Announces Two Leadership Appointments

The company has named Bryce Pfister as vice president and general manager, while Todd Gibson joins as the new North America sales director.

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VideosMay 23, 2022

From Wi-Fi to Wichita

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - this week including a Kansas bus driver's heroic efforts to steer choir students clear of severe storms.

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NewsMay 20, 2022

School Bus Driver Navigates Choir to Safety During Tornado Outbreak

DS Bus Lines driver Roger Smith was transporting 30 students from Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas to a choir competition in Wichita, nearly three hours away, when they found themselves in the middle of a severe weather outbreak.

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Newsby Wes PlattDecember 1, 2021

Latest School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey Results Revealed

The annual report, in its 51st year, was unveiled during the first day of workshops held by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS).

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NewsMarch 31, 2021

First Student Team in Kansas Hosts School Bus Parade for Driver Battling Cancer

Bryant Wesley, a longtime driver for Wichita Public Schools, receives an outpour of support during a surprise parade organized to encourage him in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 26, 2020

Despite Pandemic, Pupil Transporters Inform, Honor During National School Bus Safety Week

Activities of note included a briefing with law enforcement, distributing illuminated wristbands, and events recognizing bus drivers and monitors.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson October 26, 2020

PHOTOS: National School Bus Safety Week 2020 in Pictures

School bus evacuation drills, a drive-by parade, and special bus driver shout-outs marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2020

Collins Bus Staff Member’s Son Treating N.Y. COVID-19 Patients

Alex Charlton, the son of Chris Charlton, the brand manager for the Type A school bus manufacturer, answers New York’s urgent call for qualified nurses. He is treating patients at Mount Sinai hospital.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 19, 2020

Kansas School Bus Company Down One-Third of Staff Due to Flu

Kansas Central School Bus experiences significant driver and staffing shortage due to the virus and had to combine routes to get all students to and from school.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 31, 2019

5 Questions: Keith Dreiling on Sharing School Bus Safety Passion, Data

Keith Dreiling, the state director of the Kansas Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit, discusses his passion for student safety and the changes that the department's renowned loading and unloading survey has undergone under his tenure.

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