How are children left on school buses? Neuroscientist provides perspective
Unfortunately, instances of school bus drivers and attendants leaving children on a school bus happen all too often. But, David Diamond, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at…
Texas school named after 40-year school bus driver
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Ella Banks started working as a school bus driver for Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Texas 40 years ago…
EPA cuts first-year funding for Clean School Bus Program
The anticipation of the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program rebate to acquire zero- and low-emissions school buses is almost over, as eligible applicants will be…
Transportation key part of Biden plan for clean school infrastructure
A Biden administration plan for building better school infrastructure includes upgrading districts with modern, clean, energy-efficient facilities and transportation.
The plan announced by Vice President…
Waiver extended for ‘under-the-hood’ CDL test requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a 90-day extension to temporarily waive the “under-the-hood” skills test that is part of a new commercial…
Vaccine mandate exacerbates Washington’s school bus driver shortage
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a vaccine requirement for all employees working in K-12 Schools. Washington is now the second state to require vaccines for…
FCC provides funding for school bus Wi-Fi hotspots
More than 15 million public school students lacked home internet access or a connected device amid forced virtual learning last year. As one way to…
Lawmakers to reintroduce School Bus Safety Act legislation
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., hope the third time is a charm for School Bus Safety Act legislation that would require lap/shoulder seatbelts in school buses…
School buses shift from transporting students to delivering meals
When schools closed in March, the industry instantly shifted from transporting students to and from school to transporting meals. What seemed like a short-term reaction…
School buses using Wi-Fi to do more than connect students to virtual classes
With the new school year underway, districts are using technology already at their fingertips to solve today’s operational challenges amid COVID-19, with Wi-Fi at the…