As the colder months approach, preparing school buses for winter conditions is not just a recommendation—ensuring safety and reliability is necessary. Those who have experienced the unpredictability of winter weather understand the importance of being well-prepared. Here are some essential tips and strategies to help potential and new school transportation professionals stay ahead of this … Read more
Every day, students embark on a journey to school, and for many, that journey begins on the school bus. The school bus is more than just a mode of transportation, it is a microcosm of the educational experience. It’s a place where students of different ages, backgrounds, and interests come together, often for the first … Read more
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
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
Distracted driving and its dangers Distracted driving is a significant problem on American roads. Cellphone use – calling, texting, and social media – has become the most prevalent cause of distracted driving. Other common causes of distraction include reaching for an object, eating, drinking, applying makeup, talking to a passenger, or getting distracted by them. … Read more
As a school bus driver, your priority is always the safety of the students. With the Covid-19 pandemic still lingering, that safety has now extended to keeping the school bus clean, sanitized, and disinfected to prevent the virus and other microbes from spreading. Unlike other viruses, the Covid-19 virus can spread at a fast … 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
PA school bus drivers work hard every day to ensure that the students on board get to school and back home safely. Driving in any city or community presents challenges to every school bus driver. The fact that there are numerous road hazards in driving – and that they’re still on the rise – is … Read more
When it comes to going to and from school, the safety of the students is of utmost concern to the school administration and parents. Safety is also the top priority of PA school bus drivers in charge of the students on board. Thank heavens for school buses, which remain the safest mode of transportation for … Read more
Safety is one of the most crucial aspects of school transportation. School buses are specifically designed to transport students safely to and from school. In addition to the vehicle, the driver is part of school bus safety. It starts with hiring qualified drivers and providing them with the required orientation and training about traffic … Read more