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With healthy property tax revenue and high demand to replace old school buses, industry sales will hit recent highs again this year, says the Blue Bird CEO....
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009589/qa-phil-horlock-points-to-strong-school-bus-sales-despite-impact-of-steel-tariff
Investigators find that when a Houston ISD school bus was struck by a car and fell from an overpass last year, the four teens on the bus were not buckled...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042331/ntsb-students-killed-in-houston-crash-were-not-wearing-lap-belts
The new funding, for projects to reduce NOx, is in addition to the $2.7 billion already required of Volkswagen for the environmental mitigation trust.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042019/latest-vw-settlement-adds-225m-to-mitigation-fund
The school district, government and police department in Fulton County partner on the initiative to crack down on illegal passing of school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042525/georgia-county-approves-stop-arm-camera-program
The state acquires 26 Blue Bird propane buses as part of its efforts to update its aging fleet.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041939/south-carolina-adds-new-propane-school-buses-to-fleet
The Cameron Mayhew Act, named for a 16-year-old who was killed last year, targets drivers who cause serious injury or death while committing a school bus...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041871/florida-bill-would-boost-school-bus-passing-penalties
Humble ISD and San Antonio ISD in Texas are ranked in this year’s edition of the list, which recognizes exemplary fleet performance.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041814/2-school-districts-named-to-100-best-fleets-list
A recently passed bill specifies that a driver on a divided four-lane highway doesn’t need to stop for a school bus on the other side.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042408/mississippi-clarifies-law-on-stopping-for-school-buses
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
Freddie Yazzie, a longtime driver on a Navajo reservation in Arizona, has lined the ceiling of his bus with posters that highlight the feats of former riders.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041935/navajo-school-bus-driver-promotes-student-success
After investigating the 2016 crashes in Baltimore and Chattanooga, NTSB recommends improvements in school bus driver oversight and calls on states to...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041170/ntsb-cites-driver-oversight-issues-in-2-fatal-school-bus-crashes
State pupil transportation directors will convene in Kansas City, Missouri, next month to discuss such topics as school bus evacuations, stop-arm...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042164/nasdpts-reveals-conference-agenda
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
U.S. representatives from Tennessee and Maryland cite concerns from recent high-profile school bus crashes in their states.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041991/congressmen-call-for-hearing-on-school-bus-safety
Pay raises, a 40-hour work week and attendance bonuses are key factors in Metro Nashville Public Schools’ new plan to address school bus driver recruitment...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042672/nashville-district-boosts-school-bus-driver-pay-hours
Teresa Stroble, a driver for District Five Schools of Spartanburg County (S.C.), is hailed for quickly evacuating 56 students when they noticed smoke.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041793/school-bus-driver-dubbed-hero-for-bus-fire-evacuation
The e-Quest XL electric bus, a Starcraft body on a Ford F59 chassis, uses a Motiv electric powertrain. Motiv and Creative Bus Sales partner to launch the...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042636/new-all-electric-school-bus-to-fit-48-passengers
The event comes as the state considers how to spend its $209 million share of VW mitigation funding.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041211/texas-event-showcases-range-of-blue-bird-school-buses
The PBS NewsHour piece looks at safety benefits and financial concerns involved in the issue. Interviews include transportation directors and NHTSA’s...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041783/pbs-probes-school-bus-seat-belt-debate
In most cases on the silver screen, the yellow bus is a bit player rather than the focus. But what if there were a program that gave a genuine look into the...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003415/should-the-yellow-bus-be-the-star-of-a-show
Police say that the two admitted to having a student deactivate the child reminder device on their bus before they arrived at school.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042535/driver-aide-accused-of-leaving-student-on-bus-twice
The agency releases a preliminary report with a few new details, including confirmation that the driver had been in two school bus crashes since the start...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041980/ntsb-still-seeking-probable-cause-of-chattanooga-school-bus-crashTwo Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools buses have caught fire in the past month. Authorities are investigating, and buses of the same type are being re-inspected.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041475/charlotte-launches-5-point-response-to-school-bus-fires
Following a survey conducted last year, the association is again gauging the severity of driver shortage for school bus operations.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041555/napt-launches-new-survey-on-school-bus-driver-shortage
From low-profile rooftop units to independent cooling for the driver’s area, the latest a/c systems offer flexibility for school transportation...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009788/cooling-systems-meet-many-school-bus-needs
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...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041830/epas-clean-diesel-program-back-with-11m-in-funding
Representatives of the six states that have passed school bus seat belt legislation discuss such issues as costs, training, and emergency evacuations.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042497/states-share-school-bus-seat-belt-experiences-in-nhtsa-meeting
Two winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. We're extending the deadline for entries to Monday, June 11.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041196/last-call-for-ischool-bus-fleet-i-photo-contest-give-us-your-best-shot
In the first of a new series, SBF poses five pertinent questions to Keith Henry, NAPT president and director of transportation for Lee’s...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009721/5-questions-keith-henry-on-driver-shortage-safety-priorities
Representing the family of Hunter Pitt, a 6-year-old who was run over by his school bus, led a personal injury law firm to create "Wait, Wait, Wait —...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042626/law-firm-launches-school-bus-safety-campaign
Elk Grove’s transportation department adds alt-fuel buses, boosts field trip service, and works to attract more drivers as the district prepares to...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009776/growing-district-steps-up-driver-recruitment-fleet-replacement
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
Workshops will cover such topics as school choice, employee retention, and school shootings. A live-action event will demonstrate school bus fires and...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041014/napt-reveals-2018-conference-agenda
Under a new state law, school bus drivers who use portable electronic devices at the wheel face a 30-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042451/tennessee-toughens-penalties-for-school-bus-driver-textingWhether it's saving money on fuel or keeping an important event afloat, Pam McDonald knows how to make it happen: partnerships. The longtime pupil...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042764/pam-mcdonald-named-isbf-is-administrator-of-the-year
New school buses in the state would need sensors to alert the driver of objects in front or in back of the bus, under a bill advanced by an Assembly committee.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042735/bill-would-require-sensors-on-new-jersey-school-buses
As chief of the Department of Transportation, Chao’s purview includes two agencies that regulate pupil transportation: NHTSA and FMCSA.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041962/elaine-chao-confirmed-as-u-s-transportation-secretary
Brian Barrington, an industry veteran and VP of the new venture, says that the Titan Bus line will boast a wider body and entry door, along with standard...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041894/titan-to-bring-new-type-a-to-school-bus-market
The Type A manufacturer plans to start delivering its new electric model by the end of September. President Steve Girardin also expects a boost for propane...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009626/qa-micro-bird-preps-electric-school-bus-plans-for-propane-growth
Insights on fuel options, practical ideas for Wi-Fi on school buses, and an inspiring Olympian were among the standouts at the Canadian Pupil Transportation...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042455/canadian-conference-covers-alt-fuels-technology-for-school-buses
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
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
Markus Videnieks leaves ASBC after serving in the role since 2012. The council will launch a search for his replacement soon.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042524/american-school-bus-council-to-search-for-new-coordinator
Operators and associations offer a range of reactions to Tuesday’s school bus meeting of the National Transportation Safety Board.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041166/industry-responds-to-ntsb-crash-findings-recommendationsOfficials at the Tennessee school district say that the one-time bonus recognizes the drivers' extra work that has been caused by understaffing.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042806/metro-nashville-school-bus-drivers-to-get-300-bonus
A revision to federal regulations that would make more workers eligible for overtime pay was slated to go into effect on Dec. 1, but a federal judge has...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042068/court-puts-new-overtime-rule-on-hold
Anita Krasteva and her brothers Petar and Angel were top entrants in the 2016 North Carolina poster contest. Anita went on to win a national title.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042009/3-siblings-honored-for-school-bus-safety-posters
Congress’ new appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $60 million for EPA’s clean diesel grant program.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041807/dera-escapes-budget-cuts-tabbed-for-20-increase
Parma City School District’s “Stuff the Bus” event collects gifts, clothes, and other items for hundreds of families.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041440/ohio-school-bus-team-gathers-goods-for-families-in-need
Efficiency, environmental impact, and school choice will be among the pupil transportation topics discussed at a Bellwether Education Partners event in the...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041823/d-c-event-to-explore-school-transportation-challenges