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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 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.

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Graphic featuring a headshot of Michael Graham, Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, wearing a dark suit and red tie against an orange gradient background, with “Leadership Update” and School Bus Fleet branding on the left.
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2026

NTSB Names Michael Graham Vice Chair: Where He Stands on School Bus Safety

A former airline pilot has stepped into a new role at the independent federal agency, but where does he stand on issues like seat belts on school buses? Here’s what he’s said.

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An aerial image showing the final resting positions of a 2024 Illinois school bus crash with a tractor trailer.
Newsby Elora HaynesMarch 24, 2026

New NTSB Investigation Report Highlights Driver Impairment and Medical Requirements

The recent investigative report found driver impairment and fatigue from prescription medications led to a fatal school bus crash in 2024 in Illinois.

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

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Articlesby Derek GrahamJanuary 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.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's September 2025 Safety Issue

From our inaugural Driver Hero award to the illegal passing problem, NSTB on safety, vaping on the bus, and accountability in bus driver retention, don't miss these articles.

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A black and orange graphic with a line up with school buses. Text reads "Weekly Cheat Sheet: August 2025, What You Need to Know."
Videosby StaffSeptember 1, 2025

School Transportation Cheat Sheet [August 2025 Recap]

In a rush and need a quick snapshot of the top school transportation industry news? Check out this video short to catch up on what's been happening — in just 1 minute.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettAugust 19, 2025

5 Questions: NTSB’s Meg Sweeney on School Bus Safety

Check in with the NTSB in this Q&A that breaks down how the federal agency investigates school bus accidents, its push for key safety measures, and what lessons we’ve learned as an industry.

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SponsoredAugust 15, 2025

Lessons Learned from School Bus Accidents

How do we make the safest ride even safer? Hear from Meg Sweeney, NTSB investigator, about what we’ve learned as an industry from school bus crashes. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettAugust 15, 2025

Safety Lessons from School Bus Accidents [VIDEO]

How do we make the safest ride even safer? On this episode of The Route, hear from Meg Sweeney, NTSB investigator, about what we’ve learned as an industry from school bus crashes. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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