Pupil Transporters Capture Winter Weather

Oregon association’s workshop to focus on bullying

The Oregon Pupil Transportation Association’s 2011 Winter Workshop, to be held Feb. 26, will feature presentations on such topics as the role school bus drivers can play in stopping violence, and how to respond to bullying on the spot. It will also include a mock bullying/hostage event.

School buses destroyed in Christmas fire

Several Goffstown Truck Center buses are charred and gutted and others are melted by the flames. The company, which provides contracted school bus service for a New Hampshire district, is working with the district to provide temporary transportation for students after winter break.

Is Your Fleet Ready for Winter?

The season’s weather can create dangerous driving conditions for employees and slippery bus steps for students, but products are available to help eliminate these hazards. Manufacturers of automatic tire chains, a traction sander and a step heater discuss their features, safety benefits and installation options.

Propane bus endures winter testing

School districts in Minnesota try out Blue Bird’s Propane-Powered Vision to see how it performs in frigid weather.

NSTA Midwinter Meeting to coincide with Motorcoach Expo

ALEXANDRIA. Va. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) will host its annual Midwinter Meeting in Orlando, Fla., next year. The...

NSTA Midwinter Meeting to coincide with Motorcoach Expo

NSTA will host its annual Midwinter Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Jan. 24-28, coinciding with the United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) Motorcoach Expo.

NSTA discusses legislation, security efforts at Midwinter Meeting

CANCUN, Mexico — The National School Transportation Association’s (NSTA) 2008 Midwinter Meeting was a fantastic success. More than 100 delegates ...

Tips for Preparing Drivers for Winter Weather

Winter driving can be dangerous for bus drivers, their passengers and everyone else on the road. Minimizing the chances of winter road accidents takes...