Will Ramped-up Vehicle Tech Bring Smarter, Safer School Buses?

With advancements such as Google’s road-testing of self-driving cars, the notion is no longer relegated to episodes of “The Jetsons.” However, practical use is still a long way off, though automated vehicle technology and connected vehicle technology are arriving in increments. School bus manufacturers are keeping pace, as the technology stands to help enhance pupil transportation safety even further.

Special-needs student hospitalized after falling from moving bus

New York student A.J. Pediford, 12, opened the emergency door on a school bus, then fell or jumped to the ground and suffered a serious head injury.

PHOTOS: Texas district holds emergency management training

New York association survey finds 385 illegal passes in 1 day

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation surveyed 1,080 school bus drivers from 18 school districts across the state on Oct. 21. The results suggest that more than 17,824 motorists passed stopped school buses statewide on that day.

Texas district unveils bus tracking website

Houston Independent School District created the pilot website to enable parents and guardians to track the morning pickup and afternoon drop-off of their students and see their students’ buses in real time.

NSTA announces safety competition scholarship winners

The 2014 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition was held in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 20. The association awarded five winners funds for continuing educational opportunities.

11 inducted into Student Transportation Inc.’s Wall of Fame

Criteria for the safety-based recognition include accident-free service, reliability, knowledge of policies and procedures, community service and exceptional performance.

First Student promotes bus stop safety during School Bus Safety Week

The contractor joins the National Association for Pupil Transportation in raising awareness for bus stop safety during National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 20 to 24.

Don Carnahan left big boots to fill

At a memorial service for pupil transportation icon Don Carnahan, attendees recalled myriad aspects of the man: his passion for yellow school buses as well as for motorcycles, the glory of his football days, his caring words for friends in need, his commitment to advances in technology, and his taste for red meat and cigars.

Training program for downed power line practices

“Safe Practices for Downed Power Lines,” a new training program, instructs school bus drivers and students on what to do if power lines fall on their bus.