Transfinder to exhibit at Dubai school transportation conference

The school transportation management solutions provider will showcase its routing software at the event, which is scheduled for April 21-23. Featured in the company’s exhibit will be a demonstration of its mobile application for accessing and documenting transportation information on an iPad.

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Iowa DOT unveils school bus safety page on website

The page includes information on the danger zone around a school bus, the state law and penalties for illegally passing a stopped bus, driver training resources and more.

Seon Design, U.S. Computing launch integrated tracking tool

vMax Compass is a web-based application that automatically integrates vehicle location, student location and DVR health status information so school transportation staff can evaluate fleet efficiency in real time. It gives school transportation staff browser-based access to plan and analyze routes, track vehicles and students, and view live status of onboard video equipment.

Applications now being accepted for School Bus eXchange

The event, a partnership between NAPT and SBF, will bring together a select group of school bus operators and suppliers to exchange information and build relationships.

PHOTOS: First responders train on propane school buses

Getting School Bus Drivers, Aides Involved in the IEP Process

While it may not be ideal for transportation staff to be involved in every step of the Individualized Education Program process, it is essential for them to communicate with parents and related service staff to acquire information that may directly impact a student's safe travel to and from school.

Threat Preparedness Training Grant Now Open

With STOP Grant funding open, S.T.A.R.T. pushes school leaders to prioritize active-threat training for bus drivers.

Video: District plans bus loop redesign to improve safety

Hyde Park (N.Y.) Central School District has created an information page on its Website featuring its proposed plan to redesign the bus loop at its middle school. The page includes minutes from public input meetings and a video illustrating the district's motivations for the redesign.