FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2008) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving calls for national moment of silence to remember victims of one of the nation's worst drunk driving crashes. Read more

INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2008) — Two years out from the 15th NCST, steering committee finalizes structure of industry gathering to develop and revise national school bus specifications and procedures. Read more

With another school year close to being complete, pupil transportation professionals turn their attention to the problem of driver recruitment and retention. This summer the 15th STN EXPO in Reno, Nev., is a great place to learn about some new techniques on finding the right employees. Denny Coughlin will present “How to Instill Spirit” on Wednesday, July 30. Check out the EXPO Web site and register today. Note – please bear with us as we make updates to the site with the latest and greatest info.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 14, 2008) — A state House-approved budget may not make up for the increased price of diesel. Read more

DETROIT (May 12, 2008) — Events highlight the importance of all forms of transportation. Read more

ZION, Ill. (May 9, 2008) — An Illinois special needs driver and artist says the change would reflect his faith and artistic identity. Read more

First Student will purchase $1.2 billion worth of new Type C buses from IC through 2010, the company announced in a press release.

Budget Cuts Force Four-Day School Week for Minnesota District
MARNARD, Minn. — In the kid world it's the kind of news that doesn't often come along. In essence, a snow day every week. KARE11.com

Police: Boy Falls Out of Bus Window, Bus Keeps Going
AVON, Conn. — A 7-year-old child fell out of a bus window Tuesday and the bus kept going, police said. NBC30.com