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After initially suggesting that the school bus driver was to blame, transit police in Boston issue a correction saying that the transit bus driver failed to...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041273/school-bus-driver-found-not-at-fault-in-crash-with-transit-bus
The OEM kicks off a national tour with its ChargE concept electric bus. The first stop is the California Association of School Transportation Officials...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041280/ic-bus-takes-electric-school-bus-on-the-roadThe motorists reportedly accuse a student of making a rude gesture. The bus driver is fired for not following district policy, officials say.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041281/suv-stops-indiana-school-bus-2-people-step-aboard
The state’s pre-licensing course and test for general driver applicants would cover the law on stopping for school buses. NYSBCA supports the proposal.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041289/new-york-bill-would-add-school-bus-safety-to-drivers-edA fire marshal determines that an electrical malfunction started the fire in the engine of one bus and then spread to four others at Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041290/electrical-issue-sparked-school-bus-fire-in-texas-investigation-findsThe state fire marshal is investigating the Wednesday night blaze at Coldspring-Oakhurst’s bus yard, but authorities say no foul play is suspected.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041292/4-school-buses-destroyed-by-fire-at-texas-district
The gasoline CE bus will start full production next month, and the ChargE electric bus will tour the West Coast, IC Bus officials reveal in an interview.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041301/ic-bus-ramps-up-gasoline-school-bus-production-demos-electric-model
The students and adults, returning from a field trip, evacuated and were not injured. The bus was equipped with lap-shoulder belts.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041300/school-bus-catches-fire-on-california-freeway
The president of the Florida Association for Pupil Transportation discusses how the state's school bus systems are working to transport students displaced...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009632/5-questions-arby-creach-on-effects-of-hurricanes-improving-economy
Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041315/colorado-fleet-leader-david-anderson-to-retireSan Antonio ISD earns a DERA grant of nearly $300,000 to be used in replacing 11 diesel buses with propane models.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041319/texas-district-launches-propane-school-bus-programShalita Harris, 29, faces charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in the Jan. 29 crash in which a 6-year-old student was ejected.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041321/school-bus-driver-charged-in-fatal-georgia-crash
North America’s third-largest school bus contractor will be purchased by a group led by CDPQ, STI’s largest shareholder.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041322/student-transportation-inc-to-be-acquired-by-investors
School districts and contractors celebrate pupil transporters with festivities that include breakfasts and lunches, cards made by students, and visits from...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041326/love-the-bus-events-treat-school-bus-drivers-with-valentines-meals
Inspired by his son’s love of yellow buses, Nathan Roberts creates a model set with the classic plastic building bricks. If his proposal gains enough...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003370/dad-designs-school-bus-lego-set
The legislation in Congress aims to reduce wait times for driver applicants to take a CDL skills test.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041328/bill-targets-testing-delays-for-cdl-applicants
Raymond Martinez is cleared by the Senate to lead FMCSA. The National School Transportation Association says it looks forward to working with him.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041331/new-administrator-confirmed-for-federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration
Charter school operator ILTexas will equip all 16 of its buses with Fogmaker North America’s fire suppression kits.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041334/texas-district-deploys-fogmaker-fire-suppression-in-school-buses
The Synapse 72 all-electric buses are expected to be delivered to Rialto Unified School District this summer.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041335/california-school-district-orders-2-greenpower-electric-school-buses
Bus incidents in four states reveal a heightened level of vigilance after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041336/gun-comments-on-school-buses-trigger-police-response
A $0.50 per gallon credit for propane and natural gas and an alt-fuel infrastructure incentive are among tax provisions retroactively applied to last year.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041340/alt-fuel-tax-credits-extended-through-2017
Lehnert and his brother Ed launched the company in 1979 to supply bus air-conditioning systems to the transportation industry.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041346/trans-air-co-founder-dick-lehnert-passes
If all went well, this would be his first time taking the bus home from school since nearly three years ago, when he stopped riding after enduring various...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003371/how-my-son-got-back-on-the-bus
The NSTA president shares insights on NSTA initiatives, the widespread driver shortage, and the recently passed tax reform bill.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009640/5-questions-blake-krapf-on-nsta-strategy-tax-reform-impact
The student reportedly yells at school staff from the roof of the bus, climbs back in, and then flees.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041351/teen-climbs-through-school-bus-roof-hatch-runs-away-from-school
As part of this year’s campaign, ASBC will award gift cards to the top social media posts that highlight Love the Bus celebrations.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041353/american-school-bus-council-launches-2018-love-the-bus-campaign
Take part in School Bus Fleet’s survey that covers technician pay, fleet age, top shop challenges, and other topics.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041371/reminder-input-needed-for-school-bus-maintenance-surveyRichard Proffitt of Virginia was standing behind a bus at a transportation facility when it fatally struck him.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041355/school-bus-driver-killed-by-backing-bus
The sessions provide guidance on securing bus passengers who use wheelchairs.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041362/qstraint-offers-training-webinar-series
Matt Scheuler points to renewed interest in alternative fuels, including new electric school buses as well as propane and CNG. He also shares parents’...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009643/qa-collins-bus-boss-sees-more-analytics-alt-fuels-ahead
The SafeSpeed device uses GPS to automatically limit vehicle speed in real time according to posted speed limits.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041365/speed-limiting-technology-offered-for-school-buses
A petitioner asked NHTSA to make changes to the way warning lights are displayed when school buses are stopping to load or unload passengers.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003373/is-the-school-bus-warning-light-system-clear-enough
More than 200 transportation employees at San Antonio ISD attend the two-day event — the first of its kind for the transportation department.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041370/health-fair-offers-free-produce-zumba-classes-for-school-bus-staff
The agency issues a preliminary report on the fatal fire, but why the school bus driver and student couldn’t escape remains unclear.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041372/iowa-school-bus-fire-ntsb-releases-more-details-but-no-cause-yet
The National School Transportation Association’s Midwinter Meeting in Maui covers legislative updates, autonomous vehicles, and other topics.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041376/nsta-meeting-gauges-future-of-transportation-regulatory-climate
The longtime member of the National Transportation Safety Board spoke at pupil transportation conferences and led the Chattanooga school bus crash...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041377/christopher-hart-to-leave-ntsb
Michael and Lory Fullington repurchase Fullington Auto Bus Co. from RATP Dev. The Pennsylvania-based company’s fleet includes 230 school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041382/fullington-family-regains-ownership-of-bus-company
The latest national report shows that for three of the six passing vehicle fatalities, the bus had not yet fully stopped, so the red lights and stop arm...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041383/6-of-8-school-bus-stop-fatalities-caused-by-other-vehicles-in-2016-17
In Randolph County, one man is charged with stealing batteries from buses at four schools, while another man is charged with the same crime at another school.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041386/2-arrested-in-school-bus-battery-thefts-in-north-carolina
School bus operators can still apply to take part in the next SBX educational networking event.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041477/reminder-applications-now-being-accepted-for-school-bus-exchange
Frog the rooster gains fame for a viral video in which it makes a mad dash for the school bus, ready to “pick up” its owner.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041388/rooster-greets-girl-at-school-bus-stop
The event, held every two years, will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Sessions will cover such topics as school bus technology, emissions standards,...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041390/canadian-pupil-transportation-conference-to-return-in-2018
Wildfire smoke spurred me to start checking an air quality index. The data-driven experience brought to mind how, more than ever, numbers are readily...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003374/running-the-numbers-in-air-quality-and-school-buses
As a consultant with the TransPar Group, Meslin says he will work to help school districts “serve students better and less expensively.”
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041393/special-needs-transportation-expert-pete-meslin-to-join-school-bus-consultants
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation supports the legislation, which responds to instances of school bus driver DUIs.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041394/new-york-bills-would-tighten-drug-and-alcohol-testing-for-school-bus-drivers
Oak Hill Capital Partners will be the new owner of Safe Fleet, whose brands provide a variety of equipment for school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041399/private-equity-firm-to-acquire-safe-fleet
Cuomo’s 2018 agenda includes initiatives to address illegal passing, replacement of old buses, and bullying.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041400/new-york-governor-calls-for-steeper-stop-arm-fines-vw-funds-for-school-busesAuthorities in Forest City, Iowa, say that a pellet gun shattered a window on the bus while it was transporting students. A suspect has been charged.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041403/no-one-injured-as-school-bus-window-shot-out
Barry Sudduth discusses his goals as president of NAPT and his work at Virginia's Stafford County Public Schools.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009648/5-questions-barry-sudduth-on-professional-development-driver-shortage
Even after she was diagnosed with the disease, Deanna Stallones kept driving and serving as a role model for students at Bellville ISD in Texas.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041407/school-bus-driver-remembered-for-dedication-to-students-while-battling-cancer