The school transportation industry faces a growing challenge due to a shortage of school bus drivers, which leads to delays, route cancellations, and safety concerns. Private school bus companies, thanks to their flexibility and ability to adapt quickly, are in a unique position to help address this issue. Potential solutions include offering improved benefits, implementing … Read more
Recruiting and retaining school transportation professionals face several challenges. These challenges include labor shortages, low wages and benefits, high stress and responsibility, irregular hours, and training and certification requirements. A stable and reliable team of school transportation professionals is crucial for several reasons. Student safety: It ensures the safe and timely transportation of students to … Read more
In the complex web of educational institutions, one unsung group of heroes ensures that students arrive safely in their classrooms each day – school bus drivers. These dedicated individuals navigate through traffic, weather, routing challenges, and the daily rigors of transporting students to and from school. But despite the crucial role they play, school bus … 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
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
Whenever you see a school bus on the road, you might wonder, “Why is the school bus yellow? Why not red, white, or any other color?” or “Why does the school bus look a bit different from the other buses?” You might be surprised that the yellow hue wasn’t always the standard. Would you also … Read more
Learning is not confined to only the four walls of the classroom. Students also need to go out of the classroom and into the real world to have a first-hand and immersive experience of the subjects previously lectured. Educational field trips provide such an experience to the students to help them broaden their knowledge and … Read more