School Bus Transportation News at STN Media

August 20, 2008

AAA Calls Driver Attention 'Back to School'

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 18, 2008) — Automobile association warns motorists to slow down, observe school zone traffic laws including stopping for school buses.

From the 2008 STN EXPO:
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on the role of school transportation and the feds in the green movement.

IC Bus Technician Training Announced for Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. (Aug 18, 2008) - Manufacturing plant to be site of October training opportunities for dealers, customers.

Audit Calls for Change in Missouri School Transportation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Aug 11, 2008) - Deficiencies in some districts' driver review process call for change, audit says.

NAPT Advocates Scientific Approach to Seat Belt Issue

ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug 8, 2008) - With a $1.4 million, three-year Alabama study in the works on three-point lap/shoulder belts for large school buses, NAPT pushes for more comprehensive crash testing by the feds before a final rule is published.

FTA Publishes Clarifications on Charter Service Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug 7, 2008) - In response to questions, FTA publishes update to rule for private-public competition in charter and school bus services.

Mural Helps Heal Survivors of Bridge Collapse

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Aug 6, 2008) - Student survivors of the I-35W bridge collapse unveiled a mural depicting their experience.

Nevada Technicians and Inspectors Qualify for National Competition

RENO, Nev. (Aug 6, 2008) - An inspector from the state highway patrol and a technician from Clark County win spots in national competition during the 2008 STN EXPO.

White Paper Shares Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

RENO, Nev. (Aug 1, 2008) - IC Bus points to operational changes that can increase school bus efficiency on the road.

Seconds Determine Driver Competition Winner

CALGARY, Alberta (Jul 31, 2008) - The National School Transportation Association’s annual international safe driver competition saw some of the closest competitions ever.

Rush Limbaugh Comments on Elimination, Reduction of School Bus Services
Aug 19, 2008.

School Bus Mix-Up Leaves U.S. Boy Wandering in Mexico
Aug 19, 2008. SAN LUIS, Ariz.

Four-Day Week on the Rise in Education
Aug 19, 2008.

After Bicycle Fatality, Every Student Can Ride Bus
Aug 19, 2008. OAK RIDGE, Tenn.

At a Time of High Fuel Costs, School Bus Picks Up One Student
Aug 19, 2008. DURHAM, N.C.

More Students Might Take Bus
Aug 18, 2008. WEST COLUMBIA, S.C.

Officials Brace For School Bus Ridership Increase
Aug 18, 2008. BROOKSVILLE, Fla.

Another School Goes to Four-Day Week
Aug 18, 2008. BECKLEY, Wyo.

Texas School Adds Cameras to Catch Illegal Passers
Aug 18, 2008. BOERNE, Texas

Colorado District Places Ads on the Bus
Aug 18, 2008. LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Bus Driver to be Fired Over Gas Theft
Aug 18, 2008. HAMILTON, Ind.

School Bus in Four Vehicle Crash
Aug 15, 2008. BAINBRIDGE, Ga.

School Bus Driver Writes the Book on Safety
Aug 15, 2008. SEDAN, Kans.

Bystanders Lift Bus Off Pregnant Mom
Aug 15, 2008. NEW YORK CITY

Texas May Rethink Its Seat Belt Law
Aug 15, 2008. AUSTIN, Texas

11 Children Die as Indian Bus Falls Into River
Aug 15, 2008. BANGALORE, India

Oklahoma Schools Cutting Corners to Afford Fuel for Buses
Aug 15, 2008. MEDFORD, Okla.

District Cuts High School Bus Service
Aug 15, 2008. PUEBLO, Colo.

Schools Get SmartBus Live After Revote
Aug 15, 2008. JOHNSTON, R.I.

Public Right to Ride Magnet School Buses Not Widely Known
Aug 14, 2008. AUSTIN, Texas

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Feature Articles in September 2008

Green EXPO-sed
Environmental issues, training opportunities highlight the 15th STN North American EXPO Conference & Trade Show in Reno

The National Incident Management System
Schools will soon be required to follow a chain of communication during emergencies

A 2010 Funding Odyssey
Emissions from new school buses are getting cleaner, but at what cost?