Six hundred and thirty student transporters in the spring responded to survey questions asked to gauge such issues as how districts or bus companies provide skills training, both in the classroom and behind the bus, and how many hours of training are required.

Three years after going to market with the industry's first factory-installed, propane-powered school bus, Blue Bird announced the coming of the next-generation, propane-powered Type C Vision that promises increased fuel economy, horsepower and torque.

Newly-formed school bus manufacturer Lion Bus recently announced it will be teaming up with Spartan Chassis, Inc., to bring a new Type C school bus to the Canadian and U.S. market.

With the school year coming to a close, NAPT is calling on members to apply for 13 scholarships to the NAPT Summit held this fall in Cincinnati as well as for two additional scholarships that will grant a total of $500 toward school field trips.

Users of iPads and iPhones can now download an app that allows them to access digital editions of School Transportation News magazine, anytime and anywhere.