Along for the Ride

Bus Helps Emphasize the Importance of Staying in School

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:46:59 GMT

Students in the Midwest and Southeast are getting a firsthand look at the vital role education plays in their lives and how their actions, particularly in high school, can significantly impact the rest of their lives through a specially designed school bus dubbed “The Choice Bus.”

Don't even go there

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:26:08 GMT

For those involved in pupil transportation, illegal passing of school buses is a persistent and dangerous scourge. So what do you do when the vehicle that illegally drives by a school bus is … another school bus?

Preview results from SBF's annual Special-Needs Survey

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:28:34 GMT

SCHOOL BUS FLEET conducts an annual survey of special-needs transportation providers for our February issue. Not only do we try to keep tabs on long-term trends, like the rate of growth of the population of special-needs students being transported, but we also try to ask school bus operators something new each year.

What Keeps Your Operation Running Smoothly During Harsh Weather?

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:28:40 GMT

A few days before Christmas, many travelers had to rearrange their holiday plans due to flight delays and cancellations prompted by a snow storm on the east coast. Hearing about the problems people were having reaching their destinations got me thinking about the obstacles school bus operations must face and overcome...

Facing the perils of winter with a smile

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:57:11 GMT

For those in cold climes, driving in the winter can be an arduous task. Sometimes just getting out of the driveway requires a great deal of effort (and a good shovel). Then out on the road, there are perils like black ice, poor visibility and huge snow banks. I lived in Oregon many years ago and can still recall the near-death feeling ...

How Do You Make Riding a School Bus Fun for Students?

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:12:46 GMT

My first day of kindergarten was traumatic. I don’t doubt that for some kids, the prospect of riding a school bus for the first time is just as frightening. Fortunately for those kids, the school bus industry is...

Conference dispatch: postcards from Louisville

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:45:20 GMT

The school bus industry convened here in Louisville, Ky., for the annual NAPT and NASDPTS conferences. The events were full of fascinating speakers, inspiring awards presentations and entertaining sights and activities. Here's a look at what we SBF editors captured with our cameras.

A tough seat to fill

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:02:44 GMT

Those who have worked at school bus operations for many years have likely seen periods of acute driver shortage. For many school districts, now is not one of those times. As we report in our annual School District Survey ...

Chicago student’s murder sparks calls to action

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:46:34 GMT

The Obama administration, Chicago city officials and community groups have all begun to respond to the shocking and brutal beating death of 16-year-old honors student Derrion Albert.

Music fun for kids and adults alike

SchoolBusFleet Magazine — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:24:54 GMT

I wanted to brighten up your Monday with this fun music video from Daddy a Go Go, a rock and roll band created by John Boydston in Atlanta, Ga.