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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 8, 2016

Mother Gives Insights on Transporting Students With Service Animals

Kimberly Bish, whose daughter Danielle has a seizure assistance dog, discusses her training efforts with Ohio school bus drivers.

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School Bus Fleet BlogNovember 3, 2016

Op-Ed: A School Bus Operator’s Take on Seat Belts

Fred Lenz of St. James Bus Service presents his perspective on why school buses should not have seat belts.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 11, 2016

SOAR School Bus Safety Program Takes Flight

School districts in Georgia and other states have adopted the "Safe, Orderly, and Respectful" concept for teaching students about school bus safety.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 11, 2016

PHOTOS: Students Learn School Bus Safety in SOAR Program

Here’s a look at the safety training stations that students go through in the SOAR ("Safe, Orderly, and Respectful") program at two Georgia school districts.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 7, 2016

NASDPTS Reveals Conference Agenda

State pupil transportation directors will convene in Kansas City, Missouri, next month to discuss such topics as school bus evacuations, stop-arm violations, and service animals.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 6, 2016

School Bus Driver Recounts Fire Evacuation, Gets Big Gift on ‘Ellen’ Show

In the weeks since she evacuated her passengers from a bus fire, Renita Smith has been lauded by students, school officials, and others. Now, Ellen DeGeneres adds to the accolades with a hefty reward.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 14, 2016

Driver Evacuates 20 Students From School Bus Fire

Maryland bus driver Renita Smith is hailed for getting her elementary school passengers to safety before the bus becomes fully engulfed.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Texas School Bus Team Wins Special-Needs Competition

Cherie Daniels and Chris Lowery from Frisco Independent School District take first place in this year’s National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 3, 2016

PHOTOS: Oregon workshop brings training to life

Overturned school buses, under-the-influence goggles and a smoke-filled bus were among the engaging exercises at the OPTA South Willamette chapter's training event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 22, 2015

School bus driver cited, fired after crashing into pond

Officials say that the Hillsborough County (Fla.) Public Schools driver apparently hit the accelerator while hitting the brake before careening into a pond with 27 students on board.

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