Over the last 50+ years, nearly two-thirds of loading and unloading deaths have occurred during the morning run.
Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses a push for the Treasury Department to assure that contracted school bus drivers get the same Affordable Care Act benefits as those directly employed by school districts.
The American School Bus Council declared Jihyeon (Elly) Han of Altamont Grade School as the overall winner of the 2021-22 contest. The theme this year: "1 Bus + 1 Driver = A BIG Impact on Education."
The company has named Bryce Pfister as vice president and general manager, while Todd Gibson joins as the new North America sales director.
Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - this week including a Kansas bus driver's heroic efforts to steer choir students clear of severe storms.
DS Bus Lines driver Roger Smith was transporting 30 students from Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas to a choir competition in Wichita, nearly three hours away, when they found themselves in the middle of a severe weather outbreak.
The annual report, in its 51st year, was unveiled during the first day of workshops held by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS).
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.
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