Surviving the 100 Deadliest Days on the Road with Fleet Technology By: Erin Gilchrist Every summer, something shifts on our roads — and not in a good way. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, traffic gets more chaotic, distractions go through the roof, and speed limits turn into suggestions. You’ve got teen drivers mixing with […]
`A Leader’s Guide to Effectively Managing Electronic Device Policies and Mitigating Associated Risks in Transportation By Brian Dickson Reflecting on my career as a leader in the ground transportation industry, one of the most challenging aspects of managing risk has been addressing the growing prevalence of electronic devices. What began with cell phone usage has […]
By Brandon Buchanon The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council (BusMARC) are organizations sponsored by the American Bus Association (ABA) and several supporting partners committed to motorcoach safety. The safety of our passengers, drivers and buses is the number one priority for our industry. Fortunately, we have a […]
Mobility is more than just getting from point A to point B; it’s about independence, dignity, and access. For many individuals, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, public transportation is a lifeline to work, healthcare, and community engagement. Yet traditional midsize buses, with their outdated wheelchair lifts, high steps, and bulky designs, are failing the […]
By Maria Huertas For individuals with mobility challenges, accessible public transportation is not just a convenience — it is a necessity. Ensuring that transit systems are safe, efficient, and user-friendly is the cornerstone to accessible mobility and providing wheelchair users with the ability to travel with ease and independence. As a pioneer in wheelchair […]
By Banning K. Lary, PhD An often-unrecognized problem in school bus maintenance shops is falls from slippery tires or flimsy ladders. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020) there were 22,710 ladder injuries in all occupational groups, led by the installation, maintenance and repair occupations where in 5,790 injuries the primary source […]
Durham School Services (DSS), a leader in student transportation, has donated a school bus to the West Jefferson Hills (WJH) School District in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, to renovate into a mobile “Chill Room/Makerspace” for its students. The Chill Room will allow students to seek innovative ways to help manage stress, anxiety, and focus on mental […]
Although it’s not difficult to grasp the most fundamental traffic laws, the crowded roads we travel on everyday result in at least 50 million injuries and disabilities each year. Roadway crashes are the number one killer of Americans under 54. More than 50 percent of all crashes resulting in injury or fatalities occur near or […]
Our experience clearly demonstrates that the best approach to fire suppression in bus transportation is using a water-based system as opposed to a dry-powder system. Dry powder is sometimes used in bus or coach fire suppression systems, but a water-based system is much more efficient at quickly knocking down the flame source and keeping it […]
The most important thing to remember about fire suppression is that suppression is the operative term. If you apply enough heat to any vehicle or fuel, it will burn down regardless of an onboard extinguisher or fire suppression system. No onboard fire suppression system will be 100 percent effective at extinguishing fires 100 percent of […]