Massachusetts district modernizes fleet by going electric
LAWRENCE, Mass. – As gas prices remain an ongoing concern, too many districts continue paying a premium to keep fleets moving. In addition to contending with the cost of fueling […]
School bus driver recruitment bouncing back after pandemic shortage
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM, Aug. 29) – This week marks the first day of school for many across western Massachusetts. We know the pandemic worsened the nationwide school bus driver shortage […]
Push to recruit bus drivers in MA before first day of school
LAWRENCE, Mass. — Students in Massachusetts will be heading back to school in a few weeks and transportation companies are making a late push to recruit more bus drivers. Beacon […]
Proposed school bus cameras would capture driver violations
BOSTON – A new school bus technology that would make it safer for children to ride the school bus is being considered by legislators. The legislation would allow video cameras […]
The Human Element: Making things better for employees, customers
On April 26, School Transportation News rolled out a podcast, featuring Beacon Mobility CEO Judith Crawford. During the podcast, the discussion revolved around the importance of training and partnerships, marketplace […]
Salter driver once again helps Boston Marathon runners to start
HAMILTON (CBS) — For the last 22 years, Linda Heitz has been helping runners get to the starting line of the Boston Marathon. “We all have a job to do […]
Mass. National Guard steps in to aid in school transportation
READING – It usually takes longer than one day to become a school bus driver but more than 60 members of the Massachusetts National Guard were able to go through […]