Industry groups denounce Nissan’s ‘school bus race’ ad

A Nissan commercial that shows a father and son racing a yellow bus to school has sparked a backlash from NAPT and others involved in pupil transportation.

ASV to offer more propane vehicles

Under a new partnership with CleanFUEL USA, Allied Specialty Vehicles will expand its alt-fuel line, which currently includes Collins propane school buses.

Veteran Virginia director David Pace retires

After 31 years in pupil transportation, Pace steps down from his role at Virginia Beach City Public Schools, where he oversaw one of the larger district-owned school bus fleets in the nation.

Contractors Turn to Partnerships, Tracking to Bolster Security

Partnering with law enforcement, taking advantage of federal security assessments and student tracking are some of the measures contractors are taking to ensure a safer school bus ride.

School Bus eXchange attendees discuss keys for success

At the inaugural SBX event, school transportation officials share ideas on such topics as efficiency, technology and identifying the outputs of a successful operation.

School bus salesman creates video ‘shout-outs’ for special-needs kids

Some YouTube videos created by Erick Vandersnick at Northwest Bus Sales in Washington state not only sell buses but also reach out to kids with special needs who are fans of the vehicles.

Special-needs student dropped off alone at wrong bus stop

The boy, who suffers seizures, missed getting off at his stop at his daycare center. He had wandered alone for about five minutes and did not have his emergency medication with him.

10 Tips for Stepping Up School Bus Security

From thorough pre-trip inspections to building rapport with students, here are 10 practices that can help prevent or respond to security threats.

PHOTOS: Vintage ads from the <I>SBF</i> archives, Part 3

Update: New Jersey bill on service animals approved

Gov. Chris Christie signs into law legislation that adds school buses to the list of school locations in which students’ service animals are allowed.