PHOTOS: Spotlight on New York district's safety practices

California district to receive first electric school bus in conversion project

Torrance Unified School District’s transportation director recently visited TransPower’s facilities to see the progress on the conversion of one of its diesel-powered buses to electric.

Emirates Transport enhances customer feedback process for school transport

As part of the transportation agency’s preparations for the 2015-16 school year, the initiative aims to accelerate preventive actions and solutions.

Illinois group raises awareness of illegal school bus passing

A school bus driver, district transportation department director and local businesses partnered to form Students Take Our Priority (STOP), which aims to make motorists aware of the school bus stop arm and crossing arm.

First Student location wins community education award

Minnetonka Community Education recognizes First Student Tonka Bay for its support of the community and the local school district.

Boy with autism left on school bus after falling asleep

The bus driver did not find the 8-year-old, who was being taken to a summer camp program, until he got back to his base when he checked the bus. The bus company said the driver followed protocol and it is considering more prevention measures.

School bus drivers throw annual party for special-needs students

Drivers and other transportation employees from an Oregon district raise money through a raffle and solicit donations for the party. A total of 55 special-needs students plus some siblings and parents participated this year.

School bus duo wins state special-needs competition

Lori Partee and Sandy James, both special-needs bus drivers for Henry County (Ga.) Schools, advance to next year’s National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

Ray Turner shared insights on special-needs bus safety

Turner, whose pupil transportation career spanned more than 40 years, authored training manuals and numerous articles on special-needs transportation.

Colorado school bus drivers, technicians advance to nationals

Drivers and maintenance staff test their skills in the Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association’s school bus roadeo and technician safety contests.