America’s regulations and safety system for school buses could be looking at major changes, as U.S. Representative Bruce Braley (D-IA) has announced he intends to introduce “the most comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s school bus safety system in over 15 years.” According to Braley, the bill he has titled the School Bus Safety Act is… Read more »
School buses are already accepted as one of the safest transportation options available, especially for young children. Still, we got that reputation with hard work and innovation, not by resting on our laurels. Frank Di Giacomo, publisher of School Bus Fleet and Vice President, bus and rail, at Bobit Business Media, recently urged us to… Read more »
If you have been operating a school bus fleet for a while, safety is likely one of your favorite words. But, if you are just getting started and trying to grow a fleet, it can seem tempting to cut corners where you can. There is a big reason that the biggest fleets prioritize safety, and… Read more »
Schools are constantly on the lookout for new buses, as regulations frequently require school buses to be retired once they have reached a certain age or mileage limit. The regulations vary from state to state, and frequently reliable buses have to be sold off or retired simply because of statutes and limitations. Tennessee lawmakers recently… Read more »
School bus stop-arm policies have been making news across the nation as schools are trying to prevent drivers from harming children loading and unloading every day. It seems like every school district in the nation deals with drivers illegally passing round stopped school buses when the unloading lights are flashing. Many places are attempting to… Read more »
One of the most important aspects of owning any style of bus is always safety. Whether you are transporting 60 students or 15 members of a church congregation, it takes skill and practice to get them safely where you are going. This is why we celebrate National School Bus Safety week each October. Last year,… Read more »
Stop-arm cameras on buses have been a hot topic lately. Just last week, I discussed the likelihood that the cameras could really cut down on the number of stop-arm rule violators who endanger children by passing around buses when the stop sign is extended. Well, it appears numerous state legislatures have come to the same… Read more »
Like any vehicle, buses need to be treated right if you want yours to live a long life. Even pre-owned buses can serve their purpose for years and years so long as you treat it right. But, buses drive differently than just about any other vehicle on the road. Too often, drivers get behind the… Read more »
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 »
