WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisc. - Most students riding a bus to school don’t spend much time thinking about who’s behind the wheel, but company and school officials do, the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune reports.
Nestor Ramos • Staff writer • August 13, 2009
Accident investigators are trying to determine what caused a Honeoye teenager’s car to veer into an oncoming school bus, killing her and injuring several aboard the bus Wednesday.
June 23, 2009 ANNANDALE, Minn. — Six school bus drivers from around the state were honored for their exemplary service at the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association’s (MSBOA) annual conference last week.
The group gives out its Transportation Specialist Award based on such criteria as years of service, dedication to safety, community service achievements, communication with [...]
Some child will end up getting off the school bus at the wrong stop far from home.
It doesn’t happen often — maybe three or four times a year. But “that’s three or four too many,”
Pardon my Mess
Jun 2
I am in the process of converting the old Manic School Bus Blog to a newer version so don’t let this confuse you. I’m confused enough for both of us.
Operation SAFE STOP Day has been changed to Thursday, April 23, 2009.
Local Law Enforcement Officials are being notified of this change by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
Washington, DC - State school bus safety officials and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today warned parents that popular “Pokemon,” “Furby,” “Beanie Babies” and other small toys that can be attached to backpacks or clothing pose a potential safety hazard to children getting off school buses.
Albany, NY ? Recent incidents in some of the nation’s schools have appropriately focused attention on new ways to improve school safety for America’s children. Often overlooked in the discussion, however, is the safety of children as they travel to and from school. A deadly, yet little noticed trend is increasing as more and more [...]
Bus Transportation Guide
Aug 24
I thought I would share this. It’s fairly standard for most school systems
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Bus Transportation Guide 2008/09
The following information is provided to acquaint you with the rules, regulations and responsibilities involved in student transportation. Your cooperation will help considerably in transporting your child.
?Supporting student success through safe and efficient [...]
By RAY HENRY and JESSIE L. BONNER Associated Press
Faced with soaring diesel fuel costs, school districts are forcing students to use the old-fashioned way to get to class: on their own two feet.
Many schools are eliminating or reducing bus service because fuel has jumped to $4.50 per gallon, 36 percent more than a year ago, [...]