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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

New York association to hold 61st annual convention

The New York School Bus Contractors Association will hold its 61st annual convention from Oct. 16 to 18 in midtown Manhattan. The event will focus on school bus safety and security, alternative fuel solutions and effective management evaluation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2015

Special-needs school bus vandalized

A school bus driver in New York found his employer’s bus, which he uses to transport two special-needs students to and from school, with nearly every window broken or shattered after he had parked it in front of a church overnight.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2015

New York aims to extend grant program for school bus driver benefits

Mayor Bill de Blasio has proposed to extend the controversial $42 million program that subsidizes experienced school bus drivers' pay and benefits.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2015

New York association backs bill that would crack down on stop-arm running

The New York School Bus Contractors Association is supporting a state bill that would increase the range of fines and stiffen penalties for illegally passing a stopped school bus.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 8, 2015

New York school bus association partners with AAA on safety message

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation joined the AAA Hudson Valley in a press event to enhance school bus safety awareness among motorists as the back-to-school season starts.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2015

School bus contractor VP receives Thomas Built education award

Patty Riviello, The Trans Group’s vice president of human resources, wins the Thomas Built Buses Continuing Education Award. The $2,500 grant is presented annually to an employee of a contractor.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2015

New York Bus Sales hires on-road service technician

In his new role with the Blue Bird dealer, Bob Gilkinson will address service issues at customers’ locations in eight counties in western New York.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2015

New York Bus Sales names new director of parts

Jim Hogan will oversee parts management, purchasing, inventory, sales and supply of parts for the Blue Bird school bus dealer.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2015

New York district names new director of transportation

After serving as assistant director of transportation at Monticello Central School District for the past year, Helen Herbert is promoted to the director role.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2015

Lack of A/C on school buses a concern for New York special-needs students

Last week’s temperatures in the 90s had summer school administrators and parents concerned for students riding buses without air conditioning for long periods of time, particularly those with special needs.

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