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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 13, 2021

Collaboration Proves Critical for Continued Recovery

Carina Noble, the National School Transportation Association's president, reflects on the association’s recent annual meeting and convention, and how effective communication and leadership will help drive the future of the yellow bus.

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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 10, 2021

3 Steps for Cleaning, Disinfecting Interior School Bus Surfaces

Failing to properly treat high‐touch surfaces on the bus can place passengers and drivers at risk. The following three tips follow protocols used by hospitals to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses.

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ArticlesAugust 2, 2021

Lessons in Student Behavior Management, Planning During COVID-19

The pandemic has created a rare opportunity to see what happens when students sit 6 feet apart, the total number of riders is reduced, and attendance keeping and seat assignments become critical, routine activities.

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ProductsJuly 27, 2021

LED Lighting System Designed to Sanitize School Buses

The Viralite system from Waypoint Interiors uses UV-C and 405 nanometer light to combat harmful germs and viruses, including COVID-19, on the school bus.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson July 27, 2021

PHOTOS: School Bus Fleet's 2021 Photo Contest

Winning entries in the 17th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest reflect striking landscapes and the big yellow bus in nearly all seasons. These shots were selected from 66 total entries by SBF staff.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 15, 2021

School Districts Gear Up for In-Person Learning Amid New CDC Guidance

As school districts across the U.S. prepare for a return to classrooms this fall, the CDC updates its guidance for K-12 schools by urging them to reopen for in-person learning and maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students, combined with indoor mask wearing.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 25, 2021

Getting Emergency Connectivity Fund Support for School Bus Wi-Fi: What to Know

Hotspots on school buses and devices for students who lack connectivity are eligible. As of June 29, schools and libraries eligible for funding from the E-rate program can apply and the deadline for the first round of funds is August 13.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 24, 2021

4 Strategies for Addressing Mental Health

Identifying trauma, establishing common ground, and providing holistic support services are just some of the ways pupil transporters can care for their mental health needs and those of the students they transport.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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Sharing Shortage Struggles, Successes as a Tough School Year Ends

The 2020-21 school year underwent constant shifts and challenges courtesy of COVID-19. Although surveys reflect worsening driver shortage, respondents also said CARES Act funds have helped them hang on.

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