Monday, March 20, 2023

Safety

NHTSA's Michelle Atwell speaks to school bus contractors and interested parties during the NSTA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego, California on Jan. 24, 2023.

School Bus Contractors Review Options to Combat School Bus Illegal Passing

A panel discussion at this week’s National School Transportation Association in San Diego, California, shared several potential solutions to the illegal passing of stopped...

7-year-old Struck, Killed by School Bus in Illinois

A Chicagoland school district and community is mourning the death of 7-year-old  Connor Kacamarski. He was a second-grade student in the Park Forest-Chicago Heights School...
A school bus driving through flooded roads on Sept. 19 in Houston. Hurricane Imelda reportedly dumped 40 inches of rain in over 72 hours. (Photo: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images.)

Be Prepared When Flooding Impacts School Buses

With flooding more prominent now than ever before, taking steps to ensure one’s fleet is properly cared for following high waters is paramount for...
File photo of a student buckling up his seatbelt in a school bus.

School Bus Safe Could Be Even Safer, Advises Safety Group

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety included the increased use of seatbelts and technology on school buses as strategies to reduce U.S. traffic...
Child Passenger Safety Technician Sue Shutrump speaks to attendees at the NHTSA eight-hour training at the TSD Conference on Nov. 13, 2022.

TSD Conference Hosts Revised Child Passenger Safety on School Buses Training

The latest revision of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) eight-hour course on the proper securement of students with disabilities and preschool children...

Mugging of Deaf Student at School Bus Stop Prompts Safety Reminder

How students safely get to their school bus stops is a critical aspect of student transportation but one that can be overshadowed by the...

March 2023

In this month's issue, our cover story dives into the details of using student rider data to accurately track...

Buyer’s Guide 2023

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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