NSTA’s Macysyn discusses Under-the-Hood waiver, Clean School Bus program
Curt Macysyn, the executive director for the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) joined the weekly United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Town Hall on Sept. 15 to…
FMCSA extends waiver of ‘under the hood’ test for peak hiring season
What started in January as a three-month waiver of a test for prospective school bus drivers has at least tripled.
The Federal…
How are children left on school buses? Neuroscientist provides perspective
Unfortunately, instances of school bus drivers and attendants leaving children on a school bus happen all too often. But, David Diamond, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at…
Texas school named after 40-year school bus driver
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Ella Banks started working as a school bus driver for Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Texas 40 years ago…
EPA cuts first-year funding for Clean School Bus Program
The anticipation of the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program rebate to acquire zero- and low-emissions school buses is almost over, as eligible applicants will be…
Transportation key part of Biden plan for clean school infrastructure
A Biden administration plan for building better school infrastructure includes upgrading districts with modern, clean, energy-efficient facilities and transportation.
The plan announced by Vice President…
Waiver extended for ‘under-the-hood’ CDL test requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a 90-day extension to temporarily waive the “under-the-hood” skills test that is part of a new commercial…
Feds temporarily ease requirements for school bus drivers
For the next three months, new school bus driver applicants might not need to identify engine components while testing to obtain their commercial driver’s licenses.
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NYC to require all-electric school buses by 2035
The 9,500 school buses operated across the five boroughs each day in New York City could be all-electric in 15 years.
The New York City…
New York launches plan to address school bus driver shortage
Like all states, school districts in New York are facing challenges with a shortage of school bus drivers this school year.
New York state Gov.…