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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2017

New York Association Names School Bus Safety Competition Winners

More than 100 drivers take part in the 46th New York State School Bus Safety Competition, hosted by the New York School Bus Contractors Association.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2017

Logging Truck Pass-By Becomes Safety Lesson

After a loaded logging truck failed to stop for a school bus in Alberta, the local transportation director took a powerful message to the mill’s contracted drivers.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2017

Oregon District Shuns Motorcoaches, Runs ‘Yellow Charters’

With the upgraded buses, Eugene School District is bolstering safety, saving money, and providing a comfortable ride for students on activity trips. An alarming crash sealed the district’s shift away from motorcoaches.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 17, 2017

PBS Probes School Bus Seat Belt Debate

The PBS NewsHour piece looks at safety benefits and financial concerns involved in the issue. Interviews include transportation directors and NHTSA’s former administrator.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

New York Association to Hold 46th Annual School Bus Safety Competition

The New York School Bus Contractors Association will host the New York State School Bus Safety Competition in Valley Cottage on May 20.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2017

Kansas to Consider School Bus Regulation Changes

The State Board of Education reviews proposed updates to safety regulations, including a lifetime ban on working as a school bus driver for a person convicted of a crime involving a child.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 4, 2017

New York Legislature Considering 4 School Bus Safety Bills

The bills aim to prevent illegal bus passing by boosting public education, allowing stop-arm cameras to help identify violators, and making penalties tougher.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2017

Oman to Hold School Transportation Exhibition

The School Transport & Safety Expo 2017 will bring together school bus dealers and school transportation solutions suppliers, and will run from May 7 to 9.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2017

Angie Ortiz: School Bus Competitions Contribute to Student Safety

Training for safety competitions was a demanding endeavor for driver-turned-teacher Angie Ortiz, but the hard work paid off by helping her keep her passengers safe.

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