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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 20, 2023

NYAPT Recognizes School Bus Driver of the Year for 2023

Willie Smith of WE Transport “represents the true pinnacle of his profession,” according to the New York Association for Pupil Transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

New York School District Unveils First Electric School Buses in Capital Region

Bethlehem Central School District showed one of its five new electric school buses at the New York State Association for Pupil Transportation's Summer Conference.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2020

N.Y. Association Forms Coalition to Combat Stop-Arm Running

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation’s statewide coalition reminds motorists that school buses will soon be back on the road and that everyone is required to stop for a stopped school bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2020

N.Y. Associations to Governor: School Transportation Funding Needed During, After COVID-19

The New York State Bus Distributors Association and the New York Association for Pupil Transportation appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature for support during and after the pandemic to prevent greater financial hardship.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2018

As N.Y. Transportation Industry Veteran Retires, New Leader Takes Helm

David Christopher steps into the role of executive director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation as Peter Mannella moves into a part-time role in retirement.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 27, 2018

New N.Y. Law to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

The law requires all school bus drivers to be included in the sample pool for random tests. Drivers also can’t assume duty within eight hours of consuming alcohol, an increase from six hours.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 28, 2018

N.Y. Bills to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers Advance

The two bills would require all school bus drivers, including those who drive smaller buses and are exempted under federal law, to be included in the sample pool for random tests and undergo pre-employment testing.

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