Bryant Wesley, a longtime driver for Wichita Public Schools, receives an outpour of support during a surprise parade organized to encourage him in his fight against pancreatic cancer.
Activities of note included a briefing with law enforcement, distributing illuminated wristbands, and events recognizing bus drivers and monitors.
School bus evacuation drills, a drive-by parade, and special bus driver shout-outs marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.
Alex Charlton, the son of Chris Charlton, the brand manager for the Type A school bus manufacturer, answers New York’s urgent call for qualified nurses. He is treating patients at Mount Sinai hospital.
Kansas Central School Bus experiences significant driver and staffing shortage due to the virus and had to combine routes to get all students to and from school.
Keith Dreiling, the state director of the Kansas Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit, discusses his passion for student safety and the changes that the department's renowned loading and unloading survey has undergone under his tenure.
From holiday parades to toy drives, school buses and those who drive them get festive for the holidays.
Electric buses, onboard technology, seat belts, and illegal passing were key points of discussion on the first full day.
The state Department of Education’s “Stop on Red, Kids Ahead” includes social media reminders, posters, and safety flyers, as well as bumper stickers donated by Collins Bus Corp.
The state's contracted drivers are asking lawmakers to support a bill that would make them eligible to receive unemployment benefits during the summer months.