Until a few months ago, it looked as if the debate about seat belts in school buses was dying down. Those against requiring seat belts in school buses maintained the vehicles are sufficiently safe and requiring seat belts was unnecessary, especially with considering already tight transportation budgets. In the wake of two similar bus accidents… Read more »
Recently, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that would clarify existing rules to explicitly allow service animals on school buses. The bill was also unanimously passed in the State Assembly in November, and now waits to be signed by Gov. Chris Christie. Federal law under the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that service… Read more »
One of the biggest daily struggles for many school bus drivers around the country is keeping unruly students in order and preventing bullying, fights, or other behavioral problems from occurring. Most of this is accomplished through training in how to diffuse problematic situations and disciplinary steps as approved through the school, but what if your… Read more »
The school bus is widely considered the safest vehicle on the road, but it has taken decades of innovation on every aspect of the school bus to get to that point. This is true for everything ranging from windshields, paint colors, spacing, and even the seats used onboard. School bus seats don’t seem like the… Read more »
There are many good points on both sides of the school bus seat belt debate, but ultimately the safety of children is most important. School buses are designed to be as safe as possible, but that has been shown to be moderately ineffective in the most catastrophic of situations. For example, while rollovers are relatively… Read more »
Few topics are as controversial in the school bus industry as the question of whether school buses should be required to have seat belts installed. It can seem like a no-brainer to parents. Seat belts save lives and are required by law in the majority of motor vehicles, so why not in buses? When you… Read more »
School transportation looks to be a popular topic in state legislatures this session, as several bills spanning countless topics related to school bus safety have been recently introduced. If passed, these potential laws and regulations could have a notable impact for fleet owners and drivers across the country. Florida Senator David Simmons (R-Altamonte-Springs) introduced Gabby’s… Read more »
While many school districts and law enforcement agencies are teaming up to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses using cameras, the North Carolina Highway Patrol is using a decidedly more old-school approach. While the NCHP and local school districts are also utilizing more advanced external cameras, the agency is also encouraging anyone who… Read more »
The huge number of cars illegally passing stopped school buses and putting the lives of students in danger has been attracting attention as new technology is making it easier to catch drivers in the act. According to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Information Services, vehicles pass stopped school buses more than 70,000… Read more »
The vast majority of America woke up to a bone-chilling drop in temperature as a cold snap fell overnight. The low temperature can be rough to get through, but it is also harsh on school buses and it is important to prepare vehicles for the weather before they get on the road. For the sake… Read more »
