It can’t be overstated how safe buses are. They are so safe, that despite being larger and more difficult to drive than traditional vehicles, federal data says that less than one percent of all fatal traffic accidents from 2003 to 2012 were related to school transportation. To be exact, 0.35 percent of the fatal accidents… Read more »
Across the country, many schools are attaching surveillance cameras to the outside of the bus in an attempt to catch stop-arm violators and reduce the number of cars endangering students by speeding past a stopped bus. But, the question at the moment is whether these cameras are worth the investment, or if they will be… Read more »
Last week we wrote about buses that rely on electricity rather than traditional fuels, but I only touched on other alternative fuel options that have already been proven to have a huge benefit for bus owners across the country. While propane-powered school buses might not be as environmentally friendly as all-electric buses, it offers similar… Read more »
There is a hearty debate across the country about the importance of “green technology” and whether electric vehicles could potentially help cut down on environmental impact. But, even if you don’t buy into the idea of global warming green technology, there is another reason you might consider going “green” with your vehicles, including your buses…. Read more »
School buses are rarely thought of as the pinnacle of vehicle technology. While car manufacturers (and Google…) are experimenting with entirely connected and self-driving vehicles, school buses mostly forego these types of technological changes that could potentially alter the way we one day use transportation. But, school buses are advancing technologically in ways you probably… Read more »
Every driver should be familiar with all the lights and signs on your dashboard, and this is doubly true for bus drivers. Most buses available have their own unique array of warning lights that can save you from causing severe damage to your vehicle. Investigating any lights flashing on your dash can also help keep… Read more »
It can be scary to be on the verge of making a huge investment in a large vehicle for group travel, especially if you don’t feel like you totally understand the regulations and laws you will have to comply with to operate your vehicle. Don’t you wish there was an easy-to-access resource that would break… Read more »
Until schools find ways to move large numbers of students more efficiently than buses, the school bus will always have a prominent place on the road. But, you might not notice just how often buses are used by groups other than students. Buses and shuttles are being used more and more often as people are… Read more »
The bus industry has made great strides in improving the transportation options available to passengers who have special needs of all kinds, but new safety standards will make riding in buses, cars, and vans even safer for passengers in wheelchairs. While some of the requirements on wheelchair tie-down systems have already gone into effect, there… Read more »
Finding a great bus is important, but any bus will fall to pieces frighteningly fast without good care. You have to inspect and maintain your bus on a regular basis to keep it in proper operating shape and prevent your vehicle from going out of commission suddenly. None of this should come as a surprise,… Read more »
