School Bus Transportation News at STN Media

July 04, 2008

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Need to Secure School Buses

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2008) — Ahead of a federal report assessing the vulnerability of the national transportation system to terrorism, the importance of school bus security put on par with that of public mass transit.

STN EXPO 2008 Prep Enters Home Stretch

Only weeks remain before the kick-off of the 15th annual STN EXPO in Reno, Nev., July 26-30. In addition to 45 workshops and exciting general sessions on alternative fuels and child safety, STN will honor three industry professionals for their extra effort. Register before July 11!

NTSB Reminds Motorist to Stay Vigilant During Holiday Weekend

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jul 3, 2008) - Heavy travel can be made safer by following simple precautions to not drink and operate heavy machinery and for all people — young and old alike — to wear safety restraints.

Blue Bird Awarded for Collaboration with Insurance, Shipping Industries

FORT VALLEY, Ga. (Jul 3, 2008) - School bus manufacturer recognized for outstanding safety record in cooperation with vendors.

South Carolina Announces Techn-Inspect Winners

S.C. (Jul 2, 2008) - Two of thes state’s best will now face America’s best in a competition this September.

New Mexico to Ask for More Money

SANTA FE, N.M. (Jul 2, 2008) - High fuel prices and a projected shortfall prompt petition for more funding.

FMCSA to Post Cost Study on Proposed Rule to Merge Driver Medical Records, CDLs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun 30, 2008) - Feds to seek public comment on filing of additional costs documentation from a state survey regarding interstate commercial drivers.

District Cuts Buses, May Cut Off Migrant Families

DIXON, Calif. (Jun 27, 2008) - A California district eliminates regular routes in an attempt to remove itself from a financial hole. Migrant families among those who may lose the much-needed service.

NSTA, Blue Bird Financial Services to Offer Incentives

(Jun 26, 2008) - Contractor members to receive favorable rates for financing new bus purchases, retrofitting older vehicles and drawing on value of fleet to assist in other areas of business.

Rhode Island Hopes to Increase Illegal Passing Convictions

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jun 25, 2008) - Bill awaiting governor’s signature would allow municipalities to place cameras on school buses that would record license plates.

Walk to Bus Stops Growing
Jul 3, 2008. CHAROLETTE, N.C.

New School Buses Prepped Jul 3, 2008. SEBRING, Fla.

School Bus Drivers File Grievance Over Insurance
Jul 3, 2008. SANTA ROSA, Fla.

Soaring Fuel Prices Threaten School Bus Service in England
Jul 3, 2008. SOUTH CHESHIRE, England

Parents Fight to Keep School Bus Service
Jul 3, 2008. OLDSMAR, Fla.

School Bus Driver Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving
Jul 3, 2008. FARMINGTON, Mich.

21-Year-Old Wins at Virginia School Bus Road-e-o
Jul 3, 2008. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va.

School Bus Contractors, Districts Plea with Albany for Diesel Fuel Relief
Jul 2, 2008. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.

South Carolina Education Department to Run Deficit to Pay for Fuel
Jul 2, 2008. GREENVILLE, S.C.

Dayton Schools Look For Alternative Busing Service
Jul 2, 2008. DAYTON, Ohio

Have School Buses – Need Drivers
Jul 2, 2008. TACOMA, Wash.

Opinion: Overhaul School Bus System in Guam, Make it Cost Effective
Jul 1, 2008. Guam

Concerns for Pupils' Safety at Bus Stop in New Zealand
Jul 1, 2008. TUATAPERE, New Zealand

Private Schools Get Free Busing in Guam
Jul 1, 2008. Guam

Union Files Grievance Against Schools' New Bus Contractor
Jul 1, 2008. SANTA ROSA, Fla.

Companies: City Kids Should Ride Private Bus Service
Jul 1, 2008. DAYTON, Ohio

IC Corp. Still Going Strong
Jul 1, 2008. CONWAY, Ark.

Veteran School Bus Driver Makes Last Stops in Style
Jun 30, 2008. SOOKE, British Columbia

Fresh Alert Over School Bus Safety in Ireland
Jun 30, 2008. Ireland

High Gas Prices Hobble Cities Nationwide
Jun 30, 2008. DENVER

How have new purchases of 2007 model-year school buses compliant with EPA engine regs affected your budget?

	The increased costs have had a drastic, adverse effect
	We have absorbed the new costs with little difficulty
	We have yet to purchase 2007 buses

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Feature Articles in July 2008

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
STN speaks with the environmental advocate on alternative choices and what the feds can do to help

Driving the Family Forward
Four familines have spent a combined 350 years in the transportation industry

No Laughing Matter
School bus practical jokes have become a costly and sometimes dangerous
problem for districts