Louisiana Bill Would Remove Funding Requirement to Install School Bus Seatbelts
A Louisiana House Bill that passed this month requires the use of occupant restraint systems on school buses purchased after Jan. 1, 2023, and...
NHTSA Denial of Built-in School Bus Booster Seats Won’t Impact Industry
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formally denied a request from seatbelt manufacturers SafeGuard/IMMI and C.E. White regarding a 2013 petition to allow for...
BUS Act of 2020 Renews Nationwide Call for Seatbelts in School Buses
Democrat lawmakers continue their focus on seeking a national requirement for school bus lap/shoulder seatbelts with new legislation introduced in the House of Representatives....
NASDPTS Issues New Guidance Advocating Lap/Shoulder Seatbelts on School Buses
Following up on its previously stated support of three-point seatbelts for the safer transportation of students to and from school, the National Association of...
STN Seatbelt FAQS Address Concerns Voiced By Transportation Directors
School Transportation News updated its online seatbelt resource section to address questions and concerns received from readers on the lap/shoulder restraints.
National Child Passenger...
Louisiana Bill Hints at Fast Tracking Implementation of School Bus Seatbelts
A Pelican State law passed in 1999 requires occupant restraint systems in school buses, but only if the state legislature provides funding. That never...
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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