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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 6, 2016

Call for National Stop-Arm Campaign in NHTSA Meeting

Association officials ask NHTSA to raise public awareness on the dangers of illegal passing of school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 1, 2016

Trump to Nominate Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary

Chao served as secretary of labor under President George W. Bush. She also has prior experience in the Department of Transportation, as deputy secretary.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 29, 2016

Associations Mourn Losses in Chattanooga School Bus Crash

National and state pupil transportation groups offer their condolences to the families and others impacted by the fatal crash.

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ArticlesNovember 14, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — The Power of the Purse

Appropriations bills are often the most politically charged bills of the year, and — more importantly — they are “must pass” bills in order to avoid government shutdowns, so they become very attractive vehicles for other legislative priorities.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Coalition Comments on VW Settlement Funds

The mitigation trust fund can be used to support the replacementor repowering of diesel-powered vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

ASBC Urges Parents to Choose the School Bus

The American School Bus Council cites the safety record and other benefits of yellow bus transportation.

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ArticlesSeptember 14, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Safety Fitness Proposal Would Leave Safe Carriers Unrated

The NSTA believes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposal would offer very limited guidance on the safety record of some carriers and cause confusion.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 26, 2016

PHOTOS: Highlights from the NSTA 2016 Meeting

Sessions on school bus technology, a discussion on Uber and other ride-sharing services, and even an appearance by NASCAR legend Richard Petty were among the standouts at the National School Transportation Association’s annual meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2016

School Bus Contractors Honored for Outstanding Service

NSTA presents its Golden Merit Award, Green School Bus Fleet Certifications, Hall of Fame, and other honors.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 21, 2016

Keeping Pace With Technology a Key Theme for School Bus Contractors

At NSTA’s annual meeting, contractors discuss the potential benefits of new safety technologies — and the potential threat of Uber and other ride-sharing apps.

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