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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2020

NHTSA OKs Some Barrier Installation on School Buses

The federal agency responds to an inquiry from the Illinois Department of Transportation, stating that some barriers may be allowed, subject to certain FMVSS regulations.

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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 19, 2020

The Yellow Bus Is as Dependable as Ever

We are poised for the complete return to classroom learning, and ready to do what we do best: transport students safely and efficiently, each day, every day.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 5, 2020

STARTS Offers School Reopening Webinar Series

The three associations that joined to form the Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School Task Force will host five webinars covering critical transportation issues as schools reopen.

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In Moves to Protect School Staff, Don’t Forget Bus Drivers

All the media coverage of when and how schools nationwide will reopen, what classrooms will look like, and the risks to teachers is vital. Still, the safety and well-being of the people taking kids to and from school should receive more attention.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJuly 27, 2020

Task Force Supports Transportation’s Role in a Return to the Classroom

The STARTS Task Force report does not mandate one direct pathway to get students back to school safely. It provides a process to make sure that all the relevant decisions are considered and addressed.

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NewsJuly 17, 2020

National Pupil Transportation Associations Release School Reopening Resource Report

“Guidelines, Tactics, and Templates: A Reopening Plan Resource for School Transportation Professionals” is now available.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 14, 2020

Webinar to Detail Return-to-School Task Force Report

The Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School Task Force will share information to help pupil transporters assess health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 18, 2020

5 Questions: Mike LaRocco on Seat Belts, Safety Regulations

Mike LaRocco, president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, discusses the association’s position on lap-shoulder belts on buses, partnering with other industry associations to address regulations for school reopening, and how much pupil transporters contribute to their communities.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2020

National Pupil Transportation Associations Launch Return-to-School Task Force

The Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School (STARTS) Task Force will be a collaboration among NASDPTS, NAPT, and the NSTA, to research, review, and report on matters relating to COVID-19.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 13, 2020

NAPT, Transfinder Webinar Series on Navigating COVID-19 Continues

The next webinar in the series, “Best Practices: COVID-19 - Navigating Uncharted Territory,” will take place on April 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The National State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services and the National School Transportation Association will co-present.

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