Cost is not the only consideration when choosing a computerized maintenance program. In fact, it's perhaps the least important of no fewer than 10 factors. Join Denny Coughlin on Wednesday, March 26 as he kicks off the STN webinar series sponsored by Transfinder. The webinar will last approximately 30 minutes. Sign up today!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Mar 10, 2008) - At the Conference on Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers, speakers give tools for challenges ahead. Read More

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Mar 9, 2008) - Black ice following a rare blizzard here could not deter Orange County, Fla., team from a big win. Read More

(March 7, 2008)— Model year 2001 through 2008 buses found to have faulty emergency door handles that can delay evacuation efforts in the case of an emergency. Read More

DEARBORN, Mich. (Mar 10, 2008) - Blue Bird Bus No.1 will become a permanent part of the Henry Ford Museum. Read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its updated Ease-of-Use Ratings. By visiting the Child Passenger Safety page on NHTSA’s Web site, you can learn more about which seat will best fit for your infant, toddler or four- to eight-year-old. The page also offers a three-minute video on the subject with Administrator Nicole Nason and describes its easy-to-use Five-Star rating system.

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) will put on a forum on natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on March 26-27 at the Doubletree Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. The forum will focuses on natural gas vehicles, fueling and infrastructure for their fleet. To find out more, visit the AFVi Web site.

Founded in 1981 as a single-man operation out of Oswego, N.Y., A&E was operating approximately 300 school buses from New York City to the Canadian border when Durham finalized acquisition of the 27-year-old company on Feb. 29. Read More

Thrown Rock That Shattered School Bus Rider's Skull Ruled Terrorist Act
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A 16-year-old Groves High School student committed "an intentional act of terrorism" when he threw a rock through a school bus window, seriously injuring a school girl, a judge has ruled. Savannah Morning News

Bullying Bill Passes Florida House Committee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An anti-bullying bill named after a Cape Coral teen who committed suicide has unanimously passed a Florida House committee. News-Press.com