Many schools rely on buses to transport students to and from school each day. While there are many factors to consider when investing in school buses, one of the most important is quality. This blog post will explore the benefits of investing in high-quality school buses for your district. From enhanced safety features to improved… Read more »
Are electric school buses the future? That is the big question everyone is asking, and it is a valid one. With concerns about high fuel prices, climate change, and rising emissions, more and more people are turning to electric vehicles as a way to reduce our impact on the environment. School districts are no exception…. Read more »
To help ease the commute for their employees, companies are offering shuttle service options. Some companies will go as far as offering a shuttle that picks employees up from transit hubs, to shorten their walk to work. Others will shuttle their employees from designated pick-up points to and from work. Providing a shuttle service is… Read more »
Different cities across the country are proposing a new system in which public transit will be free for everyone. According to a study conducted by the Center for Economic Information in the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri Kansas City, the elimination of bus fares will improve the quality of life in the… Read more »
Driving a school bus is not a very labor-intensive job, but over time being seated for so long can have an impact on the driver’s body. According to Gallup, a study of 14 occupation groups ranked transportation workers as having the highest obesity rate, 36%. While this statistic can be alarming, there are ways to combat… Read more »
Whether its riding the bus to school, to church camp, or to a tournament it is helpful to have some activities planned. Staying entertained will keep the atmosphere fun and make everyone excited for their destination! Alphabet Search: In this game you are looking for actual objects or physical entities that begin with the letter… Read more »
Newly released federal data shows that, on average, 33 school-age children are killed in school transportation-related crashes each year. That statistic comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new edition of School Transportation-Related Crashes, published last month. The recent report also finds that about only 17% of the children killed in these accidents are… Read more »
As students around the country are celebrating the start of summer, many parents are already working hard to prepare their younger children for the first day of school in fall. This includes teaching them how to safely ride the school bus when the time comes. This video from Oregon’s Salem-Keizer Public Schools helps teach parents… Read more »
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 »
Several case studies have all but confirmed that electric buses can save you a huge chunk of money in the long run, but many fleet owners and school districts are still nervous about making the leap to green transportation. This could soon change as Ben Schiller shows electric buses can earn school districts even more… Read more »
