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an overturned school bus on a roadway after an accident

News•News/Media Release•April 24, 2026

NTSB Calls for Alcohol Impairment Systems, Seat Belts After W.V. Crash Investigation

The federal agency's report asks NHTSA to require all new school buses to be equipped with vehicle-integrated alcohol detection systems and passenger lap-shoulder belts.

The 5th-generation Waymo Driver on the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE.

News•Staff•March 5, 2026

NTSB Determines Human Error Led to Waymo’s Illegal School Bus Passing

Investigators reported a remote assistance error allowed a Waymo driverless vehicle to illegally pass a stopped school bus in Austin.

The side of a school bus with a retracted stop signal.

News•Elora Haynes•March 4, 2026

National Action Plan Aims to End Illegal School Bus Passings Across the U.S.

See how a new 50-state roadmap outlines 69 strategies for districts, law enforcement, and policymakers to reduce the 39 million illegal school bus passings reported each year.

National School Transportation Association President Patrick Dean quote graphic on yellow background about rigorous standards, advocacy, and improvement keeping school buses the safest transportation for kids.

NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•February 13, 2026

NSTA Emphasizes School Transportation at the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit

From NHTSA safety data to NCST standards and stop-arm passing prevention, NSTA reinforces the role of school buses in protecting students and improving traffic safety.

A white Waymo vehicle waits at a crosswalk as a family crosses.

News•Staff•January 26, 2026

Waymo Scrutiny Intensifies as NTSB Launches Investigation

After complications in multiple cities when self-driving taxis failed to stop for school buses, the NTSB joins NHTSA in a probe to determine what's behind the tech and related safety concerns.

Articles•Derek Graham•January 13, 2026

10 Years, Same Debate: Why We Need to Implement Seat Belts on School Buses

From NHTSA in 2015 to NTSB in 2025, the message on school bus seat belts hasn’t changed. In this op/ed, Derek Graham explores what a decade of data reveals about safety, student behavior, and driver satisfaction.

A red, blue, and yellow graphic with text reading "Delayed, Phased-In Rollout for Expanded EDR Rules."

News•Staff•December 4, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Delayed, Phased-In Rollout for Expanded EDR Rules

NHTSA would push back tougher EDR data rules to 2028 and phase them in. Comments are open until Dec. 29, 2025.

Articles•Cover Story•Amanda Huggett•September 4, 2025

The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

About 40 million illegal school bus passings occur yearly. Learn how smart routing, technology, education, and enforcement can save lives in this deep dive.

Young child secured in a child restraint system on a school bus seat, highlighting school bus CSRS requirements.

Articles•Nicole Damron•August 27, 2025

Understanding FMVSS 213: Key FAQs on Child Restraint System Requirements

School bus child restraint rules are under review, but there are no new requirements yet. Here’s what operators need to know about proposed changes, exemptions, and the extended compliance date.

News•Staff and News Reports•July 30, 2025

No More Speed Limiters? NHTSA & FMCSA Withdraw 2016 Proposal

The federal agencies have dropped plans to require speed limiters on heavy vehicles due to ongoing concerns about safety, policy, and lack of clear data.

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