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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 25, 2018

National Express Acquires New York School Bus Company

The national school bus contractor has begun managing operations for Quality Bus Service. Founder Michael Martucci will stay on with the company.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2018

Transfinder Names 2018 ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The routing software developer honors Schenectady (N.Y.) City School District, which was Transfinder’s first client when it went into business 30 years ago.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 22, 2018

Driver Saves Students From School Bus Fire

The New York school bus driver notices sparking in the engine compartment, sees smoke and flames, and safely evacuates the students. Police call him a hero.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 19, 2018

New York Bill Would Add School Bus Safety to Driver’s Ed

The state’s pre-licensing course and test for general driver applicants would cover the law on stopping for school buses. NYSBCA supports the proposal.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2018

New York Association Calls for School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Use to Nab Illegal Passers

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation asks the state Legislature to authorize stop-arm cameras to enforce state law, which prohibits motorists from passing stopped school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 20, 2018

Gun Comments on School Buses Trigger Police Response

Bus incidents in four states reveal a heightened level of vigilance after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2018

New VP of Operations Named for Trans Group Subsidiary

Patti Royce-Moser is promoted at Educational Bus in New York. She has been a longtime routing coordinator with the company.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 11, 2018

New York District Launches Tablets, Ridership Tracking Technology

Saratoga Springs City School District adds Tyler Drive, which provides directions and other route and ridership information. The system also includes a parent portal.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 11, 2018

New York Bills Would Tighten Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation supports the legislation, which responds to instances of school bus driver DUIs.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 9, 2018

New York Governor Calls for Steeper Stop-Arm Fines, VW Funds for School Buses

Cuomo’s 2018 agenda includes initiatives to address illegal passing, replacement of old buses, and bullying.

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