As a school bus driver or someone who manages a district fleet, maintaining a clean and sanitary bus for students is your responsibility. A clean bus is essential to giving your passengers a positive experience, keeping students (and yourself) healthy, and representing your district in an upstanding, professional way. So, what can you do to keep your bus fresh and sparkling throughout the year? Daily Maintenance Sticking to a regular cleaning schedule is the best way to keep your bus tidy during a hectic school year. A quick daily walk-through can make a big difference when it comes time for… Read more »
Buses and trains are convenient travel solutions for many individuals all over the world. They’re inexpensive, efficient, and even eco-friendly alternatives to single-passenger transportation! If you’re a dog owner who relies entirely on public transportation for your daily commute and regular transit needs, there will likely be a handful of occasions where you need to bring your pup along for the ride. Luckily, many bus lines, subways, and trains do allow four-legged passengers—as long as you plan ahead and follow a few key guidelines! Know the rules. Research potential restrictions on pet travel before taking public transportation with your dog…. Read more »
The bus is an excellent option for family travel for both long-distance and local trips. It’s comfortable, affordable, and can be a fun adventure for kids! Sticking your kid in one seat for several hours might sound like a recipe for disaster, but with the right planning it doesn’t have to be. Use these seven tips to enjoy all the advantages of bus travel for your next family trip without the hassle of an unhappy kid! 1) Give yourself plenty of time to get there. If you’re a parent, then you already know that doing anything with children makes it… Read more »
Motion sickness, while not life-threatening, can put a serious damper on your travels. There’s nothing more frustrating than boarding your bus or plane and suddenly being debilitated by an intense wave of nausea and dizziness. It takes away from the excitement of your trip and makes the next few hours of your life miserable! Fortunately, there is some relief to be found for motion sickness and plenty of prevention strategies for you to use—all of which we’ve gathered for you here. Remember this helpful information and these tips when you embark on your next bus trip, car ride, or flight,… Read more »
To many people the arrival of fall means beautiful foliage, cooler temperatures, and spooky movie marathons. For the extensive population of sports fans across the country though it means something else too—football season! Every dedicated enthusiast knows that when football season hits, it’s time to start planning a killer tailgate party. That means plenty of comfort food recipes, boozy punch batches, creative appetizers, and a decked out tailgating bus for the perfect space to host your friends. Use these expert tailgating tips to make sure you score at your next gameday bash! 1) Prep what you can the night before…. Read more »
Hundreds of different bus drivers probably pass in and out of your life, to whom you never give a second thought. It sounds sad when you put it that way, but that’s their job! Bus drivers are paid to get you where you need to go safely and (hopefully) quickly. Have you ever wondered a little bit about the men and women who constantly handle the commutes of millions of individuals throughout the world? Check out a few of the fun facts there are to learn about bus drivers! 1.) It takes a lot of work to become a bus… Read more »
Experience and research have taught the modern world that wearing a seat belt when you drive or ride in a car is an imperative safety measure. The impact of the seat belt on vehicle safety is so significant, in fact, that it is mandatory in all states to wear one while in a car as both a driver and passenger. But what about the bus? Rarely do you hop on the metro or a school bus to a group of securely buckled in passengers. Have you ever wondered why that is? When you take a seat on a bus and… Read more »
Countless people refer to both regular buses and coach buses simply as “buses.” They don’t take the time to differentiate one from the other. In reality, regular buses and coach buses are very different. You’ll want to know the differences between the two when you’re shopping around for a bus. Here is what sets them apart. What are regular buses? Regular buses are the kinds of buses that are often used for picking people up and dropping them off on a schedule. This includes school buses, public transportation buses, and any other kind of bus that is used for the… Read more »
School buses have been used over the years primarily for transferring students to school safely and quickly. However, lately many people have been utilizing school buses in brand new ways. Below we have highlighted two different creative bus conversations that each conveyed a unique message. Fiery Innovation School Bus Picture this! Fiery flames burst from front of a shuttle. Only this shuttle isn’t headed for space. Instead, it looks more like it’s heading to school! School Time, a jet powered school bus, turns the head of Magic School Bus fans bringing the iconic cartoon bus to life. You won’t be… Read more »
For adults, it’s easy to forget that getting used to riding a bus doesn’t come overnight. We’ve likely done it countless times by our adult age, but when you’re a child, your first time can be overwhelming. It’s a totally new experience, and it’ll likely come with a school bus. There are simple steps you can take to make your children more comfortable riding the school bus. Do a Demo In the days leading up to the first school bus ride, it could help to act out a fake bus ride with your child so they can see what the… Read more »
