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HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly $250,000 in state funding will help train dozens of new school bus drivers across Pennsylvania as part of a newly launched School Bus Safety Program aimed …
PennDOT Invests $250K to Tackle Bus Driver Shortage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration on Monday released the results of this year’s Operation Safe Stop, a statewide enforcement initiative targeting motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. The …
Statewide Crackdown Reveals Surge in Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Laws Read More
NEWARK, DE — A tragic accident at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School in Newark on Thursday morning left a bus driver dead following a collision between two school buses, according to the …
Bus Drill Turns Tragic: Driver Killed in Newark School Bus Collision Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recognized nine students and three school bus drivers on Wednesday for their contributions to promoting school bus safety during a ceremony at the State …
Chester County’s Krapf School Bus Drivers Earn Top Honors in State Safety Competition Read More
DUNCANNON, PA — As students return to classrooms across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) are reminding motorists to prioritize school …
Shapiro Administration Highlights School Bus Safety and Driver Shortages Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A sharp reminder echoed across Pennsylvania streets this October during the annual Operation Safe Stop initiative. While progress is evident—a decrease from 177 to 131 violations of the …
School Bus Safety Gets Smarter: Violations Drop as New Technology Takes the Wheel Read More
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Education, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police, West Shore Regional Police, and the West Shore School District, this week …
Operation Safe Stop Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Enhance School Bus Safety in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Blue Bird Corporation has successfully delivered a fleet of 38 propane-powered buses to the School District of Philadelphia (SDP). This initiative marks a significant step in the …
Blue Bird Delivers Propane-Powered Buses to Philadelphia Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a ceremony held at the State Museum of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police, along with …
Celebrating Safety: Pennsylvania Honors Young Artists and Skilled Drivers in School Bus Safety Initiative Read More