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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Connecticut district may cut school bus aides

The superintendent for Westport Public Schools is looking to save $125,000, and says that monitors are no longer necessary due to technology that improves bus safety. Parents and board members argue against the proposal, citing greater demands on school bus drivers and more distracted motorists.

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ProductsJanuary 21, 2016

Driver Training Course

School Bus Safety Co. has recreated and expanded its Driver Training Course.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

First Student shares 12 winter driving safety tips

With arctic temperatures gripping much of the country and the long-term forecast calling for ice and snow, the company is offering winter driving safety tips for students, parents and drivers. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2016

Technology a focus of NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ safety improvements

Occupant protection, distraction and fatigue are other key issues addressed in the National Transportation Safety Board’s list for 2016.

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Videosby StaffDecember 28, 2015

New Jersey’s School Bus Child-Check Campaign

School transportation and child safety officials discuss a sticker program and other efforts to keep children from being left on school buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 16, 2015

School bus drivers shuttle San Bernardino shooting survivors to safety

Four Durham School Services drivers stepped up to help after the mass shooting that killed 14 people on Dec. 2, shuttling survivors from the scene to designated safe areas.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

First Student launches new website

Featuring a responsive design, the website provides information to school districts about the benefits of contracting student transportation services and includes safety tips for parents.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2015

New Rules for School Bus Driver Int'l Safety Competition

NSTA, which hosts the annual event, announces rule changes that will go into effect for the 2016 competition in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Videosby StaffNovember 19, 2015

Texas District’s School Bus Safety Procedures

Matthew, the "School Bus Safety Kid" teaches his fellow students how to ride the yellow bus properly and safely.

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ArticlesNovember 18, 2015

Weighing the costs and benefits of safety technologies

Pedestrian detection technology could be ideal for a school bus on an urban route. ESC is particularly beneficial for a bus traveling at higher speeds.

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