With how frequently I write about increasing the presence of school bus recording equipment such as stop-arm cameras, you may think I am an outright proponent of school bus recording technology. But, as the technology improves and is used for a variety of ways, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the matter can be incredibly… Read more »
School buses have been repeatedly shown to be the safest mode of transportation for getting children to and from school, but no vehicle has a perfect record. There will always be the risk of school bus crashes, but the most common time injuries occur is when students are not following the proper safety rules for… Read more »
It can be hard to show the average driver the extreme risk they take every time they decide to break the law and pass a loading or unloading bus with the stop-arm extended. Many people think they would see if they were going to hit a young student in the process of passing a bus… Read more »
Every great bus needs a quality lift for regular maintenance and repairs. Sure, you can pay someone else to help make even the smallest work on your bus. But, why do that when you can get a school bus lift capable of handling your entire fleet of buses? If you’ve ever been frustrated by your… Read more »
It seems odd that the statistically safest vehicle on the road would be the one without seat belts, but yet a huge number of school buses are operating today without any belts installed for students. Those who do ride buses with belts are typically only offered lap belts, despite lap-shoulder belts being shown to increase… Read more »
School buses are generally used to transport young students between home and school or to school-related events. But, sometimes the vehicles find other passengers onboard. Our animal friends often find their way onto buses, and School Bus Fleet created a slideshow of the most interesting and adorable photos of these animal passengers. These photos should be… Read more »
You might have heard that school buses are the safest mode of transportation for school aged children. According to the NHTSA, only 1% of all student fatalities during normal school travel hours can be attributed to traveling by school bus. However, the safety of these vehicles can easily be compromised by unsafe bus drivers, such… Read more »
Every state has their own requirements and regulations for school buses, and they can be difficult to keep up with if you are running fleets across several states. While these regulations can vary quite a bit, there are also a set of federal regulations that each bus must stand up to if it will be… Read more »
Stop-arm violations or illegal passing of school buses has become a hot issue in the industry, as several legislatures in both state and federal government have been pushing for mandatory use of externally positioned cameras which could document offenders when they put children at risk. Many school districts have already begun using the cameras to… Read more »
Last week, I shared a set of tips for any prospective entrepreneurs who may be considering jumping into the party bus business. It can be a lucrative endeavor and a constant source of excitement within your occupation, however the constant atmosphere of excitement and mischief also brings the potential for problems. All it takes is… Read more »
