New Pennsylvania Law Allows For Longer Buses

Until this week, Pennsylvania has been one of 5 states to limit bus sizes to 40 feet, rather than the 45 feet accepted throughout most of the country. That changed on Tuesday when Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed Senate Bill 1312 into law, amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to permit school… Read more »

School May Be Out But Buses Run All Year

We are smack dab in the middle of summer and everyone is taking advantage of the long sunny days for everything from fishing and fireworks to parades and grilling. It’s a wonderful time of year to be able to take off and relax, but it is also important to remember that the end of the… Read more »

So, Do Stop-Arm Cameras Really Help Prevent Passing Violations?

There has been an increasing push for the wide-spread adoption of stop-arm cameras to catch passing violators putting children’s lives at stake – which I have strongly supported. But, many are hesitant to invest in expanding their bus technology while asking, “do they work?” Until recently details on how well stop-arm cameras worked to deter… Read more »

Seven Commandments for Buying a Church Bus

Buying a bus for church transportation can seem daunting, but the process is actually quite easy. The hardest part of getting a church bus is simply finding the right bus for your church’s needs and ensuring it is in proper working order. We always guarantee our buses will come in great shape, but other bus… Read more »

Is the Increasing Use of School Bus Recording Equipment Always a Good Thing?

With how frequently I write about increasing the presence of school bus recording equipment such as stop-arm cameras, you may think I am an outright proponent of school bus recording technology. But, as the technology improves and is used for a variety of ways, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the matter can be incredibly… Read more »

WATCH: MotorWeek Features Florida School District and Their Propane-Fueled Buses

Public television show MotorWeek recently featured the School District of Indian River County, Florida and their propane-powered school buses that have been in use since 2009. Since then, the school district has expanded to the point where almost a quarter of their fleet now runs on alternative fuels, putting them well ahead of most school… Read more »

Do You Have To Be a DIY Expert to Convert a Bus?

When you see a school bus that has been converted into a sleek new traveling home, the assumption is that the people who made it are somewhat experienced with DIY projects and working with their hands and power tools. That is often right, such as the case of Hank Butitta, but not always. One group… Read more »

How You Can Save Money With Your Bus Fleet By Not Idling

As I’ve shown before, school districts are often tempted to do insane things to manage to work within shrinking budgets, such as cancelling bus services or attempting to charge parents a fee for school bus service. Without fail, these types of actions are met with strong resistance including protests, media attention, and even court cases…. Read more »

Bus Safety Tips For The Kids

School buses have been repeatedly shown to be the safest mode of transportation for getting children to and from school, but no vehicle has a perfect record. There will always be the risk of school bus crashes, but the most common time injuries occur is when students are not following the proper safety rules for… Read more »