Before you buy a new school bus, you should do a little homework. Researching your options is the best way to ensure that you make a good choice. After all, isn’t that what we’re trying to teach our students as well. To research and do their homework so that they can be more prepared for...
Flu season is upon us, and it’s a pretty aggressive flu season. Kids especially, are susceptible to colds and flu. Mostly because they’ don’t always think about all the ways they can protect themselves against germs and bacteria. When one kid gets sick, every kid tends to get sick. School classrooms and the school bus...
Colorado and Nebraska are no strangers to cold hard winters. But the show must go on. Or as the case may be, the school bus must drive on. Help your drivers minimize the risk of school bus winter accidents. Preparing for driving a school bus in the winter School bus drivers have a huge responsibility....
For many non-profits, passenger vans are a popular and cost-effective way to transport people to and from events and gatherings. However, when it comes to transporting people, there is one area that you cannot afford to cut corners or save on costs, and that’s safety. Make sure you understand the risks of transporting people is...
Field trips, away games, church retreats, and summer camps are some of the things that make for great memories. Whether you’re young or old, taking a group trip with your school, church, or local sports team is something cherished for years to come. Of course, for those that are organizing the adventure, finding safe, affordable,...
The toughest school buses in the industry In the quest to design and manufacture the safest school bus in the industry, Blue Bird school buses are always in compliance with both the Colorado Rack Test and the Kentucky Pole Test. Blue Bird is the only school bus manufacturer that has both tests as a requirement....
The rise in alternative fuel buses isn’t just assuring a cleaner and healthier planet, but it is helping the U.S. become energy independent. Today, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) comprises approximately 25 percent of US production. When it comes to alternative fuel solutions, Blue Bird has been leading the pack for decades. Take a look at...
School buses are one of the main staples of a community, and one of the most recognizable symbols. Most everyone has a memory of getting on the school bus, whether it’s daily transportation to and from school or on a school field trip. School buses benefit the community in many different ways, both physically, emotionally,...
One of the hottest topics in schools today is bullying. Bullying and how to combat bullying is something that every school has to deal with. Making students feel safe at school is the first step to a great learning environment. But, fighting bullying goes beyond the classroom. Combatting bullying begins with making the school bus a...
Many considerations go into purchasing a fleet for your business. You need to consider the cost of purchase, operation, and maintenance. Then there are fuel options and their environmental impact, as well as safety features and reliability. But, once you’ve decided on all of those, there’s still one crucial element that we need to talk...
