School Bus Transportation News at STN Media

May 17, 2008

First Student Eyes $1.2 Billion Vehicle Purchase Agreement for IC CE

CINCINNATI (May 14, 2008) — School bus contractor announces potential for one of largest fleet purchases in industry history with initial agreement on Type-C conventional CE Series vehicle order through 2010.

Red Cross CPR, First Aid Training Pre-Con Coming to STN EXPO

Obtain or renew certification in child and adult first aid and CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) during 15th Annual School Bus Conference and EXPO held on July 26 and 27.

Analysts Project Growth for School Bus Tracking

LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2008) - Greater demand for security and fleet efficiency will put more tracking and data collection systems on more buses.

MO Budget, MO Problems

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 14, 2008) - A state House-approved budget may not make up for the increased price of diesel.

National Transportation Week Kicks Off Today

DETROIT (May 12, 2008) - Events highlight the importance of all forms of transportation.

School Bus Driver Wants to Change His Name to
‘In God We Trust’

ZION, Ill. (May 9, 2008) - An Illinois special needs driver and artist says the change would reflect his faith and artistic identity.

C.E. White Undergoes Ownership Change

NEW WASHINGTON, Ohio (May 7, 2008) - Senior management team, private equity firm join forces to buy remaining shares of school bus seating manufacturer.

Aide, Driver Save Four-Year-Old from Traffic

DES PLAINES, Ill. (May 6, 2008) - An Illinois driver and aide stopped just in time to save a boy from riding his Big Wheel into the path of a big rig.

Texas Railroad Commission Advocates Propane Buses

AUSTIN, Texas (May 6, 2008) - Road tour across state promotes the benefits of cleaner-burning alternative fuel and available funding grants.

School Buses Get an
Ear on the Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2008) - NSTA representatives talk to Congress about expanded federal funding during annual spring visit to Washington.

Truckers Lose Highway Watch Contract
May 16, 2008. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Bus Driver Hit, Killed by School Bus
May 16, 2008. SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa.

Schools, Government Closely Watch Fuel Prices, Too
May 16, 2008. LEESBURG, Va.

School District Not Affected by Diesel Prices
May 16, 2008. BROWNSVILLE, Texas

New Buses Feature Booster Seats to Satisfy New Federal Regulations
May 16, 2008. CHARLOETTE, Prince Edward Island

Taiwanese Group Criticizes Government for Child Safety Neglect
May 16, 2008. TAIPEI, Taiwan

Bus Driver Suspended After She Drops Gun
May 16, 2008. ANNVILLE, Pa.

No Green Light for Yellow Buses in UK Town
May 16, 2008. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, England

Cost for Fueling Bus Fleets Hit Ann Arbor Area School Districts Hard
May 16, 2008. ANN ARBOR, Mich.

Witnesses Say Van Driver in Cottonwood Bus Crash Not Alone
May 15, 2008. COTTONWOOD, Minn.

Some Districts Opting to Add Audio with School-Bus Cameras
May 15, 2008. BARRINGTON, Ill.

Bus Drivers Protest Possible Summer Layoffs
May 15, 2008. BENSALEM, Pa.

Alcohol Tests Come Up Negative In Pendleton County Crash
May 15, 2008. PENDLETON, Ky.

Budget Cuts Prompt Four Day School Week for Minnesota District
May 14, 2008. MAYNARD, Minn.

Budget Cuts Effect School Bus Service
May 14, 2008. MOBILE, Ala.

District ‘Hires’ Students to Help Recruit Drivers
May 14, 2008. FORT DODGE, Iowa

Bus Driver Reports Naked Man in Road
May 14, 2008. SATSUMA, La.

New York School Bus Safety Officials Are Accused of Soliciting Bribes
May 14, 2008. NEW YORK CITY

First Group Seeks Funds for U.S.Schoo Bus Growth
May 14, 2008. LONDON

Guest Column: Start, Stop Time Prove to Be Complex Issue
May 13, 2008. HUDSON, Ohio

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 June 2008

A Microcosm
of Common Problems
STN surveys the nation’s school bus contractors on the state of the industy

Up and Coming Leaders
As more senior school transportation pros prepare to exit stage left, paths to
leadership come in a variety of ways

The Other Yellow
American Logistics an alternative for cash-strapped school districts dealing with special-circumstance transportation students