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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003435/how-will-anti-collision-technology-impact-school-buses

Categories: Safety

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009807/never-forget-the-danger-of-leaving-a-child-behind

Categories: Legal/Legislative, Safety

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009811/3-point-belts-on-buses-real-world-experience-mitigates-most-concerns

Categories: Management, Safety

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009816/a-tragic-reminder-about-texting-and-driving

Categories: Safety

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009818/nhtsa-chief-on-school-bus-safety-seat-belts

Categories: Safety

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009819/separating-boys-and-girls-on-the-school-bus

Categories: Management, Safety

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009828/in-the-office-or-at-the-wheel-contractor-of-the-year-led-by-example

Categories: Management, Safety

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009764/david-duke-sees-growth-in-school-bus-technology-education-funding

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009767/sbx-discussions-dig-into-driver-shortage-stop-arm-running

Categories: Alternative Fuels

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009769/training-programs-prep-bus-techs-for-propane-maintenance