The school bus, often a microcosm of the larger school community, is where students begin and end their daily journey to and from school. It’s a space that should be a haven of safety, respect, and camaraderie. Unfortunately, inappropriate language and behavior can sometimes mar this experience, negatively affecting the well-being and education of those … Read more
School buses play a vital role in ensuring safe transportation for millions of students to and from educational institutions across the United States. National School Bus Safety Week, observed each year during a designated week in October, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of bus safety. During this week, schools, communities, and organizations … Read more
Summer is winding down, and schools are preparing to welcome students for the new academic year. Understandably, the first day of school can cause jitters for the students and their parents. While children may miss their neighborhood friends and start worrying about things they have never encountered before – such as schoolwork or meeting new … Read more
Driving a school bus can be a secure and rewarding profession, regardless of your age, education, and past work experience. Do you like working with people, especially children? Are you also seeking a career that offers training, flexibility, and good benefits? Driving a school bus would be a great career option for numerous reasons. If … Read more
It’s the time of the year again when parents, children, teachers, and school officials are gearing up for the new academic year. Likewise, school bus drivers are preparing for the forthcoming school year. As customary, they double-check their vehicles and brush up on their safe driving skills to ensure that the first day of school … Read more
Back to school season is here and buses are back on the roads. As PA bus drivers, it’s an excellent opportunity to refresh your safe driving habits and confidently share the road with other school buses. School buses are designed for safety. In fact, they are the safest vehicles on the road. Based on the … Read more
National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) experts say that distracted driving is classified as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system – anything that takes your attention away from the task … Read more
You may already know the benefits of school bus transportation to the school district and the community, but you may also be surprised to discover that school buses can benefit the environment. The environmental impact of school buses is often overlooked, but it’s time that we should recognize these vehicles’ role in improving the environment … Read more
We see school buses every day – these big, familiar yellow vehicles usually ply the roads every morning and late afternoon as they transport children to and from school. While you take school buses for granted, imagine a day without them. Let’s look at the possible scenarios without school buses. Imagine a day in your … Read more
Like many other professions, driving a school bus presents unique challenges. PA school bus drivers are responsible for the safety of the students on the bus and their conduct while they’re still on board. Adding to these typical responsibilities is another one, this time pretty uncommon – transporting students with special needs or disabilities. Regional … Read more