Florida district works to fix transportation issues

Problems with routes and late buses hamper Palm Beach County as the school year begins, but district officials say that progress is being made in resolving the issues.

NTSB back-to-school event promotes safe transportation

The event features demonstrations on school bus safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and child safety seats.

Sticker reminds New Jersey school bus drivers to check for sleepers

New Jersey school districts and contractors can order the free sticker for their buses. It reads, “Is everyone off the bus? Check everywhere and be sure.”

Q&A: Factors to consider before switching to propane

School transportation providers should not only review upfront costs associated with new bus acquisitions, infrastructure and fuel costs, but also true total cost of ownership, maintenance requirements and impact on the community.

Student Transportation Inc. CEO appears on TV news program

Denis Gallagher appears on Fox Business Network's “Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman” on Thursday to discuss the school bus industry and his company's new vision.

1,500 transportation staffers take part in training conference

Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools prepares for the new school year with a week of training on such topics as driving safety, security awareness and customer service.

Iowa district transportation director Danny Thede to retire

After nearly 30 years in the school bus industry, Thede will step down as Indianola Community Schools’ transportation director in September.

Iowa presents prestigious Tom Horn Memorial Award

The state’s top pupil transportation honor goes to Paul Heide, the recently retired transportation director for Storm Lake Community School District.

Iowa school bus veteran Owen Freese to retire

Freese has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years as a local director and mechanic, a state school bus inspector and executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association.

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