I sat in the passenger seat of a large truck, eyes fixed on the stopped car ahead as we rumbled straight toward it. Next to me, the driver of the truck gave...

The death of autistic student Paul Lee, who was left on his school bus, is a tragic reminder of the importance of thoroughly checking every bus after every run.

Will students wear the seat belts or use them as weapons? Does the added cost lead to cuts in school bus service? And what about the impact on emergency...

A killer. That’s essentially what texting can become when it coincides with driving. That point was tragically reinforced by a fatal school bus crash...

After NHTSA's public meeting in July, Mark Rosekind discussed key points that were made, as well as what the agency will consider proposing this fall, in an...

In Atlanta, some older boys and girls have been separated on the school bus to improve behavior. District officials tell me that their drivers are given...

New Jersey’s Riley Williams demonstrated a passion for safely transporting students and for giving back to the community. He connected with his...

Wi-Fi and bus tracking apps are playing an increasing part in pupil transportation, according to the National Express CEO. Meanwhile, state education...

The second edition of School Bus eXchange brings school bus operators and suppliers to Colorado to share solutions for key issues facing the industry.

As sales of propane school buses grow, so does the demand for technicians to be trained on servicing them. Here’s an overview of propane maintenance...

Past and current leaders of Thomas Built Buses discuss how play-inspiring streetcars, family legacies, and a timely switch to yellow bus manufacturing all...

Elk Grove’s transportation department adds alt-fuel buses, boosts field trip service, and works to attract more drivers as the district prepares to...

Cosumnes River is the smallest elementary school in its district, but in February its students showed that they have no shortage of school bus spirit.

From low-profile rooftop units to independent cooling for the driver’s area, the latest a/c systems offer flexibility for school transportation...

After experiencing the decline in fitness that often accompanies truck driving, Siphiwe Baleka set out to develop a realistic routine for truckers to get in...

Police in Kearney will focus on illegal passing of school buses throughout the city over a two-week period.

Investigators in Nebraska find that the bus had just dropped off the 8-year-old at a stop, and the bus was continuing on its route when the boy tried to run...

A $30,000 grant funds installation of Idle Free Heat technology on Granite School District buses.

Roush CleanTech is fielding inquiries about propane and other fuels in the new “Got Questions?” section of the School Bus Fleet site.

Heidi King currently serves as deputy administrator of the safety agency, which has been without a top official since Mark Rosekind’s departure in...

The move marks HopSkipDrive’s first operation outside of California.

The tech company, with partners CoSN and Kajeet, is expanding its “Rolling Study Halls” initiative to 16 additional school districts.

Although the state doesn’t require them, Henrico County has begun equipping its new buses with lap-shoulder restraints. Director Josh Davis share...

Efficiency, environmental impact, and school choice will be among the pupil transportation topics discussed at a Bellwether Education Partners event in the...

Cater, the director of transportation for Allen Independent School District, has been recognized for school bus driver training programs and security efforts.

A dozen junior high track athletes are injured when their school bus overturns on an Idaho highway.

After a loaded logging truck failed to stop for a school bus in Alberta, the local transportation director took a powerful message to the mill’s...

Amid concerns about the fate of the DERA program, a new round of grants is made available to reduce emissions from older diesel vehicles, including school...

Training for safety competitions was a demanding endeavor for driver-turned-teacher Angie Ortiz, but the hard work paid off by helping her keep her...

The competition is open to all kinds of shots related to school transportation. Two winners will each receive a $100 cash prize.

At SBX, special-needs transportation expert Linda Bluth discusses the policies of new Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and stresses that “safe...

Fuel choices, school reform, and the ongoing driver shortage are hot topics at School Bus eXchange 2017.

While the early morning incident is still under investigation, Charlotte police point out several factors related to darkness and visibility.

Tony Watkins and Nate Baguio join Lion as the electric school bus manufacturer expands its vehicle lineup.

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...

The OEM kicks off a national tour with its ChargE concept electric bus. The first stop is the California Association of School Transportation Officials...

The motorists reportedly accuse a student of making a rude gesture. The bus driver is fired for not following district policy, officials say.

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.

A 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.

The state fire marshal is investigating the Wednesday night blaze at Coldspring-Oakhurst’s bus yard, but authorities say no foul play is suspected.

The students and adults, returning from a field trip, evacuated and were not injured. The bus was equipped with lap-shoulder belts.

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.

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

San Antonio ISD earns a DERA grant of nearly $300,000 to be used in replacing 11 diesel buses with propane models.

Shalita Harris, 29, faces charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in the Jan. 29 crash in which a 6-year-old student was ejected.

North America’s third-largest school bus contractor will be purchased by a group led by CDPQ, STI’s largest shareholder.

School districts and contractors celebrate pupil transporters with festivities that include breakfasts and lunches, cards made by students, and visits from...

The legislation in Congress aims to reduce wait times for driver applicants to take a CDL skills test.

Raymond Martinez is cleared by the Senate to lead FMCSA. The National School Transportation Association says it looks forward to working with him.

Charter school operator ILTexas will equip all 16 of its buses with Fogmaker North America’s fire suppression kits.