Student tracking is often considered a highly controversial issue, especially when implemented along bus routes where students are perceived to be at higher risk than on a school campus. The problem is most of the controversy comes entirely from misunderstandings on how these systems work and the amount of safety precautions put into place before… Read more »
National School Bus Safety Week is scheduled for October 20-24, with this year’s theme being “At My Stop, You Stop!” But, Iowa is doubling down, as Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a proclamation that designates the same period as “School Bus Safety Week in Iowa.” Branstad’s proclamation includes several points including: “Schools have the responsibility… Read more »
Over the past year several schools have implemented GPS apps for buses so that parents can be more sure about their child’s daily trip home, but did you know there are several apps available for fleet managers that improve productivity and make the job easier? You probably haven’t heard of these apps because they aren’t… Read more »
The school bus is one of the most common places bullying occurs in school, as students are placed in close quarters with limited observation and left to freely socialize. That is why Seon is using their second annual student coloring book contest in celebration of National Bullying Prevention Month to bring awareness to the the… Read more »
I’ve seen a lot of imaginative repurposed school buses, from traveling homes to art studios to mobile markets. Still, this unassuming red bus that spends most of its time sitting in a field near British Columbia, Canada may take the prize. The 1985 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner looks like most other buses aside from its… Read more »
I’m sure there are plenty of schools out there who would love to upgrade their bus fleets to more efficient alternative fuels, but it can seem impossible with ever-tightening budgets and growing schools. However, Stockton Unified School District (USD) has shown that you can afford taking the leap towards green busing if you just think… Read more »
Myke Obstaculo, from the Pinellas County Schools transportation department in Florida, walks his son, Joey, through how to safely board and ride the bus in this video that many young parents can benefit from. If your child is riding the bus or may be taking one in the future, it is always important to walk… Read more »
Over the past week, Montgomery County, Maryland has been promoting a social media campaign to improve school bus safety. Throughout the week, the county government, police, and schools have worked together to share educational pamphlets and images, as well as numerous videos, most of which has been primarily aimed at preventing stop-arm passing violations. The… Read more »
School buses are by far the safest vehicle on roads today, but sadly students aren’t protected while loading or unloading the school bus or while they wait to be picked up. This issue has become more apparent than ever as bus stop accidents have caused one death and three injuries just this week. School Transportation… Read more »
The exteriors of buses are designed to make the vehicle as visible as possible whether it is night or day, but anyone who has taken a ride on a bus at night can attest the same can’t be said for the interior. Loading or unloading buses at night can lead to minor injuries like tripping,… Read more »
