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Murrell Martin introducing Bill Loshbough to speak as the rest of the steering committee watches.

Delegates Reminded to Focus on Big Picture at 16th NCST Opening

DES MOINES, Iowa – The 16th National Congress on School Transportation opened Sunday evening with its 300 delegates being urged to set aside local and state concerns in order to…

May 18, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 18 May 2015 09:13

Foxx Calls for Changes in Transportation

Public transportation, in the eyes of U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, is the great unifier of society, the mode to break down barriers and link communities to education and success,…

May 15, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 18 May 2015 10:53

Competition Draws New York’s Top Bus Drivers and Safety Experts

Bus drivers from all over New York gather in head-to-head competition to determine who ranks best statewide in an annual school bus safety contest on May 16.

May 13, 2015
Last modified on Wednesday, 13 May 2015 14:25

A woman stole this school bus, crashed it and then reportedly tried to swim to Canada to evade police.

Woman Steals School Bus, Tries to Swim Away from Police

A Washington State woman was arrested last week after stealing a school bus and attempting to evade police by swimming to Canada.

May 8, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 11 May 2015 17:03

Industry Vets Join TSC Advisory Board

Transportation Sector Consultants, which provides consulting and management options for school districts, announced the addition of three new members to its Advisory Board, including two school transportation veterans.

May 7, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 11 May 2015 17:05

Transfinder clients applaud during Tuesday's general session in Austin, Texas.

Update: Student Transporters Recognized at Transfinder Conference

A Wyoming student transporter received the Transfinder Ambassador of the Year Award during the company's Annual Client Summit (ACS) in Austin. Another won a scholarship to this summer's STN EXPO…

May 5, 2015
Last modified on Tuesday, 05 May 2015 18:58

Cummins, Agility Partner for Greener NGV Transportation

Agility Fuel Systems, producer of natural gas fuel storage and delivery systems for heavy-duty trucks and buses, announced a partnership with Cummins Inc. to drive the adoption of natural gas…

May 5, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 11 May 2015 16:58

Jacob Iverson has experience as a school district transportation director.

Harlow's Announces New Transportation GM

Harlow’s School Bus and School Bus Service announcedit has named Jacob Iverson its corporate general manager-transportation.

May 4, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 04 May 2015 18:00

EPA Seeking RFPs for $13.5M in DERA Funds

The U.S. EPA announced it is accepting proposals to tap into approximately $13.5 million in federal funds for clean-diesel projects. Applications are due June 15 with project awards to be…

May 4, 2015
Last modified on Monday, 04 May 2015 15:33

From left: Trans Tech Bus President John Phraner; Leonard Bus Sales President Mike Leonard; Frank Continetti, Leonard Bus Sales director of sales and marketing; and Alicia Mastropietro, Leonard Bus Sales senior sales administrator.

Trans Tech Awards Dealer of the Year to Leonard Bus Sales

Leonard Bus Sales won the Trans Tech Bus Dealer of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, the companies announced.

April 30, 2015
Last modified on Thursday, 30 April 2015 16:20

Update: All-Electric eLion School Bus Nears Full-scale Launch

Six new all-electric, Type-C school buses built by Lion Bus of Quebec will be the result of a cash infusion from XPND Capital and a local government grant to invest…

April 30, 2015
Last modified on Friday, 01 May 2015 16:11

Betty Lide walks past National Guard members with her granddaughter Brionna Gregory, 8, after picking her up from school Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Schools reopened across the city and tensions seemed to ease Wednesday after Baltimore made it through the first night of its curfew without major incident.

Baltimore Riots Impact Student Transportation

School districts in the Baltimore area had to alter their transportation operations due to the unrest in the city this week related to protests that devolved into looting and clashes…

April 29, 2015
Last modified on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 16:50

School bus drivers and staff enjoy breakfast provided and served by the superintendent and school board to celebrate the state's annual recognition of school bus drivers.

California Celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Several California school districts celebrated School Bus Driver Appreciation Day with events that gave back to the front-line employees who provide student transportation services.

April 29, 2015
Last modified on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 16:31

Many streets in New Orleans are still in need of repair nearly a decade after Hurricane Katrina. Hazardous bus stops are one result.

Louisiana Bill Removes Restrictions on School Bus Stops

A bill formally introduced in the Louisiana State Legislation seeks to amend a law passed last year that prohibits school bus stops from being located in such a way that…