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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 19, 2025

Tips for Managing Angry Parents

Dealing with a perturbed parent? Follow these tips for handling conflict amid emotionally charged situations on the school bus and find solutions to de-escalate.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 14, 2025

Bus Driver Pat King Recognized for Life-Saving CPR Response

Here's some feel-good news: A Durham School Services driver was given the Frontline Hero Award for saving the life of her bus monitor during a medical emergency. Here's what happened.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettFebruary 27, 2025

Metal Strike, Crisis Averted: One Bus Driver’s Calm Response Under Pressure

A projectile on the road, a bus with students, and a heroic driver — hear Stewart O’Leary, a school bus driver in Washington, recount a terrifying hit from a piece of metal while driving.

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Minnesota Helps School Bus Drivers Feel the Love
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettFebruary 21, 2025

Minnesota’s Way of Helping School Bus Drivers Feel the Love

This northern Midwest state’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is more than a celebration — it’s a showcase of community, gratitude, and warmth. Here’s a peek at the history and how one family-run bus company keeps the good vibes flowing all year long.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 10, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Rose Lee

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Rose Lee, a publicist-turned-transportation director in California, shares her experience as a Black woman and how we can all work together to create inclusive spaces for all.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 5, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Mario Ross

Meet just one of many incredible faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Mario Ross, a school bus driver from Kentucky, shares his experience as gay Black man in society and what steps transportation teams can make to create safe spaces for all.

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New York City School Bus Telematics
Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 22, 2024

New York City Improves Road Safety with Required Telematics

The Big Apple is now using telematics to make its roads safer for students and the public. With 10,000 school buses equipped with the technology, it is one of the largest groups of government-owned vehicles using the technology.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2024

Feel-Good News: Mich. District Honors Terminally Ill Bus Driver

Bus driver Mike Hoekstra received a touching surprise when he was treated to a hot air balloon ride. His colleagues arranged their school buses into an encouraging message that he could see from the sky.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 27, 2024

Durham School Services Driver Receives District Award

Arthur Hicks has been driving the big yellow bus for Durham School Services in Arizona for eight years. This award recognizes his commitment to Casa Grande Union High School Students and the community and their safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2024

Now Online: September 2024 Digital Edition of School Bus Fleet

The seventh issue of 2024 highlights a longtime transportation director, the benefits of electric school buses, and more.

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