WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2008) — Proposed rule argued to put more restrictions on interim CDL holders and trainers, especially those in the school transportation profession. Read more

CINCINNATI (June 18, 2008) — One official says high fuel prices are hurting Ohioans, and expanding public transit with yellow buses may help. Read more

OAKLAND, Calif. (June 16, 2008) — Rep. Barbara Lee of California vows to comment on federal docket that policy could be unfair to school children in urban, lower-income areas. Read more

The 15th School Transportation News EXPO Conference and Trade Show is less than six weeks away. From alternative fuels for school buses to transporting students to charter schools, this year’s conference has something for everyone. Register online today so to ensure you don’t miss one of the biggest industry events of the year.

(June 13, 2008) — Pupil transportation could learn a thing or two from latest public transit promotion to help consumers save money at the pump. Read more

Thomas Built Buses continues its annual Outstanding Driver Contest for the third year. With their parents’ help, children in kindergarten through sixth grades can nominate their favorite drivers by submitting a 90-word essay on what makes their driver special. The winning child will earn a $1,000 educational savings bond and laptop computer. The driver will win a $1,000 Visa gift card. All winners and runners up also receive Thomas Built Buses jackets and Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus lunch boxes. Essays can be submitted online or mailed to: Children’s Choice Essay Contest, HMH, 1435 W. Morehead St., Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28208. Entries are due by August 1st.

LYNN, Mass. (June 13, 2008) — Program will reimburse districts and contractors for installing the diesel emissions controls on their buses. Read more

Turkey Causes School Bus Crash
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario — A bizarre accident ruffled more than a few feathers when a wild turkey flew into the side of a school bus full of Toronto students on their way to a performance at the Shaw Festival Thursday. Winniepeg Sun

Fuel Prices Force Contractor to Permanently Park Fleet
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A school bus company in Moriarty is shutting down its fleet. KOAT.com