Category: School Buses

Busting Myths About Student Tracking Technology

Student tracking is often considered a highly controversial issue, especially when implemented along bus routes where students are perceived to be at higher risk than on a school campus. The problem is most of the controversy comes entirely from misunderstandings on how these systems work and the amount of safety precautions put into place before… Read more »

Seon Uses Annual Contest To Fight Bullying and Make a ‘Happy Bus’

The school bus is one of the most common places bullying occurs in school, as students are placed in close quarters with limited observation and left to freely socialize. That is why Seon is using their second annual student coloring book contest in celebration of National Bullying Prevention Month to bring awareness to the the… Read more »

School Crowdfunds Over $100,000 To Convert Diesel School Bus To Electric

I’m sure there are plenty of schools out there who would love to upgrade their bus fleets to more efficient alternative fuels, but it can seem impossible with ever-tightening budgets and growing schools. However, Stockton Unified School District (USD) has shown that you can afford taking the leap towards green busing if you just think… Read more »

Illinois Teen Improves Bus Energy Efficiency With GreenShields

Jonny Cohen has been wondering about how to improve school bus energy efficiency since he was a seventh-grader. Now a 19-year-old sophomore at Columbia University, Cohen can say he has completed his task. “They’re an overlooked form of transportation,” Cohen told The Global Jewish News Source, who conducted a recent interview with the mechanical engineering… Read more »

REI Unveils New Low-Profile, Recessed Cameras To Prevent Head Injury

As a person who often has to duck when on a school bus, I’m all the familiar with the risk of head injuries. This isn’t helped by the number of tools and bus accessories which attach to the roof of the vehicle such as fans and bus monitoring equipment like cameras. Thankfully, REI has unveiled… Read more »

The History of Public Buses [Infographic]

In the past, I’ve talked a bit about the history of school buses and how they became such a prominent part of transportation and education in North America and even around the globe. But, school buses aren’t the only mass transportation vehicle that has undergone an extensive transformation from their earliest versions. Like school buses,… Read more »

Trico Releases Their Newest School Bus Wiper Blade Guide

Just as the school re-opening season is winding down, wiper blade supplier Trico Products Corp. has released its 2014/2015 Heavy Duty Application Guide to help school districts keep visibility a priority. The guide is organized by product line, vehicle year, make and mode, and provides details on all TRICO wiper blade products available to school… Read more »

Some Ride The Bus To School, Others Use It To Explore New Places

While buses are increasingly flooding the streets in accord with the reopening of schools across America, there are plenty other who are using buses for their own personal adventures and enjoyment. Blue Bird Buses recently shared one such bus being used to provide tours around Aruba. With my love of repurposed and customized buses, there… Read more »

Local Police Ask Parents To Let Children Ride The Bus

Buses are often taken for granted. While we appreciate their convenience and safety, you rarely hear anyone outside the bus industry mention how buses improve traffic conditions significantly. As schools opened this week, a local school learned the hard way. Broken Arrow has been experiencing high amounts of school traffic and police have now asked… Read more »

“Baby Got Class” Celebrates School and Buses With a Music Video

There are many ways that families can celebrate the beginning of the school year. Typically this takes the form of back to school shopping, earlier bedtimes, and a bit of extra encouragement when the day finally arrives. The Holderness family decided to celebrate a little differently – with a viral music video. In honor of… Read more »