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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 20, 2019

Arizona District Transitions to New School Bus Facility

The Chandler Unified School District #80 transportation team’s new 35,000-square-foot facility features five new vehicle lifts, 16 service bays, and a 1,400 square-foot parts department.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

Tennessee School Bus Driver Recorded Using Phone Behind the Wheel Resigns

The bus driver resigns after being recorded on two separate occasions using her cell phone while driving a school bus.

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StatisticsOctober 11, 2019

School District Survey 2019

This survey is sent to directors and managers at school district transportation departments. Topics covered in this survey include starting driver pay and director salary, driver shortage and changes in school bus service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

EPA Offering Over $10M in Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates

The agency will award selected applicants $15,000 to $20,000 per bus for scrapping and replacement. The deadline to apply is Oct. 30.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 3, 2019

Student Hit By Pickup Truck While Waiting At School Bus Stop

The Maine student is preparing to get on the bus when he is struck by the vehicle. Police say the bus's flashing lights were not activated at the time of the incident.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 26, 2019

Texas District Operates Its Own Fleet For First Time

Pflugerville Independent School District launches its new transportation department and fleet of 159 school buses for the 2019-20 school year.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson September 18, 2019

PHOTOS: Pupil Transportation in Pictures — Spring/Summer 2019

A school bus fit for a fiesta, a driver who appears on Good Morning America, and Washington’s first electric school bus are among the standout photos from School Bus Fleet's website and Snapshots department in recent issues.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 12, 2019

Helping School Bus Drivers Turn Downtime Into Uptime

Texas and North Carolina transportation departments fill the gap in drivers’ schedules with work opportunities beyond more routes, such as administrative, cleaning, and technical tasks, and tap other staff to ease driver shortage. Meanwhile, an Illinois contractor offers space for socializing and relaxation.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 29, 2019

Kansas Launches School Bus Safety Campaign

The state Department of Education’s “Stop on Red, Kids Ahead” includes social media reminders, posters, and safety flyers, as well as bumper stickers donated by Collins Bus Corp.

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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 28, 2019

Effective School Bus Evacuation Training Can Help Save Lives

Pupil transporters work hard each and every day to ensure that all children are carried to school in the safest manner possible. Preparing them for emergencies is part of that commitment.

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