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Paulding County Schools Latest in Georgia to Adopt Stop-Arm Camera Program

The state of Georgia is proof that once states pass legislation in support of outfitting school buses with stop-arm cameras to catch illegal passers,...

NAPT and State Officials Share Lessons Learned in Dubai

With the 2013 NAPT Summit weeks away, student transportation professionals are looking forward to learning from others, addressing common issues and creating positive working...

October 2013

School districts and municipalities nationwide are turning to camera surveillance programs to enforce school-bus stop laws.  According to a recent NASDPTS survey, more than...

Study Finds Other Drivers Cause Most School Bus Accidents in New York

After analyzing three years’ worth of bus–related traffic records in New York state, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle had some good news for the...

Radio Communications System Provider Offering Emergency-Planning Guide for Schools

LOS ANGELES — A shocking report shows that half of the states don't require schools and day care centers to have a disaster plan. The...

Update: NSTA Lauds House Passage of Bill for FMCSA Rulemaking on Sleep Apnea

To ensure the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration fully studies the issue of sleep apnea before issuing guidance, NSTA and other transportation associations called...

Illinois Reminds Student Transporters of School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement Law

The Illinois Department of Transportation last week reminded student transporters of a new law that expands the definition of automated video surveillance and enforcement...

Clinton Initiative’s Electric School Bus Project Plugging Along

“Our theme this year is mobilizing for impact. So how do we think about what partners should be working together to solve which problems?”...

North Carolina Extends Mileage Requirement for Replacing Old School Buses

A new law passed in June will require school buses be driven 250,000 miles before they can be retired and a replacement can be...

For the Record: Florida Law on Texting While Driving and School Bus Drivers

Our Sept. 20 blog included a report about the Florida school bus driver who was caught on video texting while driving a bus full...

The Sensibility of Doing Nothing

Without generalizing too much, it is fair to say that transportation people are generally inclined toward action rather than passivity. At this time of...

Two Bus Fires and Two Drivers Lauded for Heroic Rescue of Students

Cool heads and swift action prevented two potential tragedies this week, one on the East Coast and the other in the Midwest. On Wednesday...
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July 2025

Meet the 2025 Innovator of the Year, Gaurav Sharda! As the chief technology officer of Beacon Mobility, Sharda is...
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Buyer’s Guide 2025

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