The holiday season is officially over and countless young children are headed back to school today. That means school buses will be back on the road as well. Make sure your child is prepared by brushing up on some bus safety rules from the National Safety Council before the next time they get on a… Read more »
The most important factor in determining the lifespan of any bus is care and maintenance, and one of the most essential aspects of proper care is your daily walk-around inspection. Although it takes just a few minutes to complete, the inspection allows you to catch any small problems as they form. That means you can… Read more »
As awareness over stop-arm passing violations grows, states are beginning to consider the widespread adoption of stop-arm cameras to assist law enforcement in cracking down on those who break the law. North Carolina is poised to be one of the first states to mandate stop-arm cameras on school buses, so long as the attorney general… Read more »
High visibility is essential to providing safe transportation for students and light-emitting diode (LED) technology has been consistently improving school bus visibility year after year. Thomas McMahon recently explored the most recent advancements in LED technology and how they can improve your fleet over at School Bus Fleet. His article highlights how you can save… Read more »
The first winter storms have begun wreaking havoc across much of the US, and school bus drivers are having to take extra steps to ensure the safety of students on their way to-and-from school. Not only does winter weather create numerous driving challenges, it also tests the limits of a school bus’s mechanical abilities. In… Read more »
Illegal passing has become a hot topic for buses, and countless organizations are working to increase awareness of the dangers associated with stop-arm violations. Not only was illegal passing the central topic for this year’s National School Bus Safety Week, but school districts and police departments are making a year-round effort to increase enforcement and… Read more »
As more people are being made aware of the high rates of stop-arm violations across the country, a new report shows the importance of following bus safety laws near loading or unloading buses. The Kansas State Department of Education compiles a yearly report of school bus danger zone fatalities and found that six students were… Read more »
Despite widespread efforts to increase stop-arm law awareness and enforcement, a new survey conducted by the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) shows that drivers are still passing stopped buses at epidemic levels and the results can be downright tragic. The survey was completed as part of National School Bus Safety Week, which was… Read more »
Sometimes the best solution is the simplest. That may be the case with the new school bus safety product called “Can You See Me.” The product is a simple, arm-like prop, but it has an important purpose – teaching drivers to thoroughly check mirrors for students in the danger zone. The prop arms were created… Read more »
School Bus Safety Week is close to being over, but the theme of the week will carry on through the rest of the year as stop-arm safety violations continue to be an important issue for all those who work in the bus industry. Law enforcement will also be continue to increase enforcement of stop-arm laws… Read more »
