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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 28, 2018

N.Y. Bills to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers Advance

The two bills would require all school bus drivers, including those who drive smaller buses and are exempted under federal law, to be included in the sample pool for random tests and undergo pre-employment testing.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

Semi Driver Allegedly Overmedicated Before Crashing Into School Bus

Wayne Edward Murphy allegedly takes nearly twice the prescribed dosage of anti-anxiety medication before he crashes into a school bus in Wisconsin. The crash injures 20 people aboard.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2018

Student Stops Allegedly Drunk School Bus Driver

The Alabama sophomore notices erratic driving, and has the driver keep the bus turned off after she pulls over. The driver is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless endangerment.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 11, 2018

New York Bills Would Tighten Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation supports the legislation, which responds to instances of school bus driver DUIs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2018

Special-Needs School Bus Driver Charged With DUI

Karen Kawa of Illinois is about to pick up students when a special-needs assistant notices that she is acting unusual. A blood alcohol test allegedly shows Kawa has a level of 0.231.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2017

School Bus Driver Arrested for DUI in Maryland

State troopers respond after two motorists call 911 to report erratic driving behavior by a school bus driver.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 24, 2017

School Bus Driver Charged With DUI

Carole Etheridge of Georgia is arrested and charged with one count of DUI and 16 counts of endangering a child for each student aboard the bus under the age of 14.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 9, 2017

School Bus Driver Charged With Impaired Driving After Crash

The Alberta driver faces multiple charges after her bus struck a tree while students were on board. Police say she was over the legal limit of alcohol.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 29, 2017

School Bus Driver Accused of Operating Under Influence of Marijuana

Police arrest Ali Mahfuz of Massachusetts for allegedly being under the influence of marijuana before transporting students on a field trip. Students smelled an odor on the bus and reported it to a teacher.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 17, 2017

Driver Safety Devices Help Enforce Policies on the Road

From detecting alcohol use to locking mobile devices to limiting speed, here are some of the products available for boosting safe driver behavior.

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