Federal data show that there were 37,461 deaths on the nation’s roads in 2016, up 5.6% from the 2015 total. The report includes details on school bus...

Vehicle performance guidance uses a 15-point Safety Assessment to set clear expectations for manufacturers developing and deploying automated vehicle...

For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) held an...

Heidi King’s last day as acting administrator of the regulatory agency will be Aug. 31. She will be replaced by James Owens, the U.S. DOT’s...

The former NHTSA safety standards engineer, who died on Aug. 13, was regarded for his expertise and guidance for the pupil transportation industry.

Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.

The proposal discusses the benefits of setting the maximum speed at 60, 65, and 68 miles per hour, but the agencies will consider other speeds based on...

The American School Bus Council cites the safety record and other benefits of yellow bus transportation.

The two school transportation associations jointly write to NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to express their concerns about his agency’s new stance on...

Association officials ask NHTSA to raise public awareness on the dangers of illegal passing of school buses.