NORFOLK, Va. (March 31, 2008) — Local groups will meet to look at what it would mean to transport private school students on public school buses. Read more

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (April 1, 2008) — School Transportation News partners with NAPT America’s Best Skills Competition to train school bus professional this summer in Reno. Read more

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 1, 2008) — The Nebraska senator behind a bill that would have required lap-shoulder belts on new buses said he’ll come back again next year. Read more

(Mar 28, 2008) — FirstGroup is on track to save millions annually through the integration of Laidlaw, the company announced. Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 27, 2008) — The NSTA says planned routes violate tripper service regulations, but the FTA says wait until violations occur. Read more

Know a pupil transporter who displays exemplary service on behalf of child safety? STN is looking for nominees for the Second Annual Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence. The award commemorates the former transportation director at Chicago Public Schools and NAPT board member. Randy McLerran, Oklahoma’s state director of pupil transportation, received the inaugural award in 2007. Nominate a candidate by telling us why he or she embodies vision and excellence in 200 words or fewer.

The 15-liter ISX diesel engine will be kept on display at the Company's Jamestown Engine Plant in Lakewood, N.Y., the company announced in a press release.

No Assault Charge for School Bus Driver in Bus Scuffle
GILBERT, Ariz. — Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has decided not to file assault charges against a Gilbert school bus driver captured on video while fighting with a 15-year-old student on her bus. The Arizona Republic

Teacher Grabs Wheel of Out-of-Control Bus, Saves Field Trip
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. — The driver of a bus carrying 44 children on a field trip passed out at the wheel, and a teacher's quick actions kept the vehicle from careening into oncoming traffic, students said. CKWSTV.com