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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJanuary 19, 2023

Editor's Note: Another Vital Role Emerges for School Bus Drivers

This might not mean human trafficking or exploitation in every one of those situations, but it does indicate that school transportation professionals are positioned to see the signs and, with proper training, can report suspicions to the right place.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Wes PlattJanuary 14, 2023

2023 Special-Needs Survey: Bus Production Lead Times, Lack of Aides Among Several Pain Points

The 2023 survey, which will appear in the February print edition of School Bus Fleet, offers a glimpse of how special-needs transportation providers are faring and what challenges they face.

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NewsNovember 14, 2022

Semi Driver Charged in Indiana School Bus Crash That Hurt 16

The truck driver reportedly ran a red light, smashing into the side of the school bus.

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NewsNovember 14, 2022

Three Airlifted After Kentucky School Bus Crash

It appeared the school bus driver overcorrected, crossing both lanes and over an embankment, striking and cutting a utility pole in half. The bus landed on the passenger side.

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Newsby Christy GrimesNovember 14, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: Nov. 14, 2022

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: D.C. Public Schools Sets New Transportation Measures After School Bus Crash, Driver DUI - New York School Bus Driver Accused of Driving Drunk - Men Reportedly Enter School Bus in Chicago Neighborhood, Yell Anti-Semitic Slurs - Three Pennsylvania Students, School Bus Driver Injured in Crash - Rhode Island School Bus Driver Takes Students to Wrong State

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 10, 2022

Pennsylvania Officials Report Drop in Illegal School Bus Passing

Increased penalties and rising convictions under the state's School Bus Stopping Law may have something to do with the year-over-year drop in Operation Safe Stop violations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 7, 2022

NTSB Renews School Bus Seat Belt Recommendation

A fatal Tennessee school bus accident led the board to call once again for seat belts and other safety measures.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 30, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: Buses - Not Cars - More Common in Pupil Transportation Deaths

Over the last 50+ years, nearly two-thirds of loading and unloading deaths have occurred during the morning run.

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VideosOctober 18, 2022

Keep It Safe [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the arrival of National School Bus Safety Week.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 17, 2022

School Bus Drivers Rescue Missing Michigan Toddler

The drivers helped reunite the child with his parents, just minutes after the car he was sitting in was stolen.

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