HOUSTON (Aug. 29, 2007) — Of the 15 school buses that have been reported stolen since January, only two have been recovered, causing local law enforcement to question their disappearance. While authorities are not saying there is a relation to any terrorist activity, they do not disregard the possibility. Read More

PASADENA, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2007) — A federal court upheld a California rule requiring fleet operators replace diesel-powered vehicles with "clean-burning" alternative-fuel powered vehicles. Read More

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 22, 2007) — National Transportation Safety Board officials to look at chemical compounds to determine if they may have contributed to Aug. 1 collapse. Read More

BRISTOL, R.I. (Aug. 23, 2007) — Gov. Donald Cancieri ceremonially signed legislation saves some districts money by allowing transportation by van and SUV. Read More

(Aug. 24, 2007) — The American Automobile Association annual campaign, “School’s Open — Drive Carefully,” is once again reminding drivers to be more alert and keep an eye out for students. Read more

RALIEGH, N.C. (Aug. 24, 2007) — New legislation mandates biodiesel consumption for North Carolina schools and requires new school buses "be capable" of running biodiesel. Read More

TRENTON, N.J. (Aug. 29, 2007) — As a new school year starts, New Jersey allays potential worries of parents by showing off their $4 million inspection program, including online record keeping. Read More

With a $6,000 to $8,000 price jump in school buses related to new emission regulations, over 50 percent of our poll respondents have told us that their districts pre-ordered 2006 model-year school buses to save money. Tell us what you think here, or if you would like to respond to the question in detail, email us.

Bus Supervisor Receives Award for Heroic Efforts
Bus drivers in Louisiana say August is a grueling month to be on the job as heat indexes could reach 116 degrees. AikenStandard.com

NJ School Bus Cameras Will Catch Violators
Four of the newest buses in the Central Regional school district's 42-bus fleet are equipped with outside mounted digital video cameras that can capture images of drivers violating the state law that requires them to stop for school buses with their flashing red lights activated. Asbury Park Press