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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2019

Ohio State Director Passes Away Unexpectedly

Stephen W. Puchta, the Ohio State Director of Pupil Transportation, passed away unexpectedly on March 13. He was 65.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 4, 2019

2 States Consider Doubling School Bus Passing Fines

Ohio and West Virginia lawmakers introduce bills that would double fines for the violation and increase the amount of time a motorist’s license is suspended. The bills also include provisions on cameras.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 8, 2019

Ohio Students Help Pass City Law for Lap-Shoulder Belts in School Buses

Beachwood City Council approves legislation to install lap-shoulder belts on all new school buses after facilitating classroom discussions with elementary school students.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2018

Driver Safely Evacuates Students From School Bus Fire

A driver with Madison (Ohio) Local Schools was able to pull the bus over to a safe location and properly evacuate students.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2018

Grandfather Builds School Bus Costume for Grandson in Wheelchair

Gary Mompher of Ohio creates the cardboard Halloween costume, which fits over 5-year-old Blake Mompher’s wheelchair. It includes custom lettering and four red lights.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2018

School Bus Crossing Light Allowed in Ohio

Ohio is the 17th state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 2, 2018

Ohio District Boosts Pay for Substitute School Bus Drivers

The Streetsboro City Schools board approves a new pay rate of $14.50 per hour for sub drivers, up from $13.91.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

Baseball Player Wants to Drive a School Bus in Retirement

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto tells MLB Network that he plans to retire when he is about 40 years old, and would like to drive a school bus or be a crossing guard.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Blue Bird Experience Tour Brings School Bus Lineup to Ohio

More than 110 transportation personnel and school officials attend the Ohio stop of the OEM’s tour, which offers educational sessions and ride-and-drives.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 25, 2018

Ohio School Bus Driver Saves Choking Student

Jean McKeag uses her recent training to give the Heimlich maneuver to a boy who is choking on a piece of candy. The boy’s mother writes a thank-you note, and gives McKeag flowers and a gift card.

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