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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

New York Stop-Arm Survey Estimates Over 40K Violations Statewide for 3rd Time

NYAPT’s Jan. 19 survey of illegal school bus passing finds that 878 school bus drivers reported they were passed a total of 727 times. This is the third survey in a row with an estimate of over 40,000 daily violations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2016

Foundation Offers New York Pupil Transporters Training on LGBTQ Student Issues

The Cyr Foundation for Excellence in School Transportation now offers a program designed to increase awareness and sensitivity of school bus drivers, attendants, and monitors to gender-related issues.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

School Bus Drivers Recognized for Keeping Students Safe

The three New York drivers take quick action to prevent students from being hit by vehicles that pass their stopped buses and are honored by the school board and their union.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

New York Stop-Arm Survey Estimates Over 40K Violations Statewide for 2nd Time

NYAPT’s Dec. 15 survey of illegal school bus passing finds that 765 school bus drivers reported they were passed a total of 678 times. This is the second survey in a row with an estimate of over 40,000 daily violations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2016

New York Stop-Arm Survey Estimates Over 40K Violations Statewide

NYAPT’s Nov. 20 survey of illegal school bus passing finds that 1,086 school bus drivers reported they were passed a total of 883 times.

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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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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 3, 2016

School Bus Driver Strikes Averted in NYC, Toronto

The potential strikes had threatened to impact thousands of students in the two cities. In both cases, the transportation companies reach tentative agreements with the driver unions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

New York Association Honors Industry Excellence at Convention

The New York School Bus Contractors Association presents its 2016 industry safety and service awards during the association’s 62nd annual convention.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

New York Association Hosts Events, Promotes Legislation For School Bus Safety Week

The New York School Bus Contractors Association holds a variety of school bus safety events throughout the state and renews its call for stiffer penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2016

First Student Safety Manager Honored by National Safety Council

Suzanne Caldeira, who oversees safety operations at 19 First Student locations in New York, is named a 2016 Rising Star of Safety.

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