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NewsAugust 27, 2021

Florida School District Pilots Stop-Arm Cameras to Combat Reckless Drivers

BusPatrol joins with Santa Rosa County (Fla.) District Schools to deter illegal passing of school buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 5, 2021

School Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Driver Shortage

Implementing new routing and software solutions, offering hiring incentives, and contracting out transportation services are just some of the ways districts are working to recruit and retain drivers.

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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 February 2, 2021

Florida District Seeks Transition to Electric School Buses

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is considering purchasing 10 to 12 new electric school buses using a portion of the state’s Volkswagen settlement funding.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 4, 2021

Kim Frye’s People Skills Bolster Team During Tough Times

The Florida transportation director sprang into action when the pandemic hit, forging invaluable connections with her employees. She has also significantly improved safety and attendance.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson December 9, 2020

Florida Community Helps Fund New School Bus for Special-Needs Students

The students from The School District of Palm Beach County receive a new school bus after getting monetary donations from their community, totaling to $107,000.

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NewsNovember 25, 2020

Students Help Bus Driver Who Goes Unconscious Behind the Wheel

Maria Lopez, a driver for the School District of Lee County (Fla.), passes out behind the wheel. Three students on board help make calls to first responders and keep other students safe and calm.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 6, 2020

Fla. Driver Honored for Saving Student Choking While on School Bus

Tanya Rivenburg, a four-year bus driver for Levy County School District, performs CPR on the student who was choking on a piece of candy.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 3, 2020

Florida District Donates 40 School Buses to Community Groups

Alachua County Public Schools makes the donation as part of a new initiative to repurpose its retiring buses, which it typically auctions off.

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NewsOctober 15, 2020

Fla. School Bus Driver Contracts COVID-19, Dies Weeks Before Retirement

Gail Brusseau, 66, who worked for Clay County District Schools for 26 years, planned to retire in December. She passed away on Oct. 9.

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