Illegal school bus passing remains one of the most persistent and dangerous threats to student safety — but technology is helping to turn the tide. In this interview, School Bus Fleet sits down with Mike Hagan, president of Safe Fleet, to explore how innovative solutions are transforming the way we protect students on and around the bus.
From predictive stop arms and driver alert systems to AI-powered dashcams and partnerships with law enforcement, Hagan offers insights into emerging trends, what’s working today, and what’s next for fleets ready to embrace smarter, data-driven safety tools.
Key topics discussed:
Who is Safe Fleet and what do they offer?
A spotlight on the illegal passing problem
Tech solutions to increase school bus safety
Partnerships with law enforcement
Data-driven approaches to safety
Lessons learned from other vehicle markets
Benefits of driver dashcams
What’s next for school bus safety technology
This episode is sponsored by IC Bus.
Links to reference:
👉 The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations
👉 Safe Fleet’s Illegal Passing Suite
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