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The Owosso (Mich.) Public Schools transportation staff teamed up with the Shiawassee County Road Commission to transport students safely during this year’s harsh winter. Owosso Transportation Supervisor Jayne Campbell says the road commission team was very helpful, providing information about road conditions and when plow trucks would arrive to clear the roads for buses.
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Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.
Read More →The new V3 features GPS tracking capability, 3G high-speed data connection, built-in accelerometer, Wi-Fi and ultra-low-power sleep mode. Zonar officials say that the technology provides fleet managers with essential information to make important operational decisions, improve data and tracking accuracy, and increase overall safety and efficiency.
Read More →With the solution from Navman Wireless and TransitPro Logistics, a bus driver can record pupil pickup and drop-off information in real time. That data is transmitted to Navman’s OnlineAVL2 software and then processed through TransitPro's solution, which completes all administrative processes associated with applying for Medicaid reimbursement.
Read More →The company has information for California school districts on federal and state credits to qualifying districts that buy alternative-fueled buses, and opportunities for operations with special-education transportation needs. A-Z Bus Sales can also assist operations in completing the necessary grant paperwork and application.
Read More →North Ridgeville City Schools is testing GPS units on two of its buses for a proposed app that would show school bus locations and real-time arrival information. The district aims to improve communication with parents, help drivers stay on schedule and save on fuel costs.
Read More →Sessions at this year’s event will provide the latest information on such topics as clean diesel and school bus advocacy projects. Activities will focus on bus security and the stranded-pupil problem. NSTA is also stepping up its efforts to recognize contestants in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition.
Read More →With the new Indiana State Police web portal, parents and others can easily retrieve up-to-date information from the agency's school bus inspections. The site contains records for more than 30,000 inspections and will automatically update within days after future inspections are conducted.
Read More →Last week, school bus technicians received instruction on the manufacturer’s line of school buses, updates on SCR technology, information on alternative fuel options and a factory tour during the manufacturer's technical training class. Registration is open for sessions that will be held in May and July.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. — State pupil transportation directors urged the U.S. Department of Education to clarify that school bus personnel should be giv...
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