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
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
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
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
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
Yellow school buses have truly evolved over the decades – from the first horse-drawn wagons in the early 20th century to the state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly school buses of today. Today, most kids take the school bus, and that’s something that they take for granted. But it’s hard to imagine what school transportation was like back … Read more