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Managing Bad School Bus Behavior: How to Keep Kids Under Control

Posted November 4, 2020 by Jack

Riding the school bus is a fun and enriching experience for children of all ages. It teaches kids responsibility, helps them become more independent, and gives them an opportunity to make friends and just be kids for 20 minutes before and after school. It comes as no surprise, however, that when you throw a bunch of kids into one confined space, they can sometimes get a little rowdy. While children should be able to enjoy their time on the bus, behavior that is too rambunctious can distract the driver and jeopardize the safety of everyone on board. If drivers in… Read more »

Road Rules to Remember When School Starts Again

Posted September 14, 2020 by Jack

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For parents, students, and teachers, they don’t need a reminder that the end of August and beginning of September means heading back to school. For drivers, this means sharing the road with school buses again and more kids and teenagers making their way to and from school in morning and afternoon rush hour. While school bus and traffic laws vary by state, there are a few things every motorist should remind themselves of as a new academic year begins. Follow the rules below for respecting buses and students when school is back in session! Stop means stop. If you get… Read more »

School Bus Etiquette Every Parent Should Teach Their Child

Posted February 10, 2020 by Jack

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The school bus system is an incredible resource for parents everywhere who are trying to give their children the best education possible. They’re a safe, convenient, and cost-effective (does it get any cheaper than free?!) option for kids whose parents are unable to consistently get them to school on their own. As a parent, it’s your job to teach your child how to ride the bus safely and respectfully. Review these best school bus practices and etiquette rules with your children to ensure everybody has a positive experience going to and from school! At the Bus Stop: Cross the street… Read more »

Keeping Your School Bus Clean

Posted January 13, 2020 by Jack

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 »

The Differences Between Regular Buses and Coach Buses

Posted May 16, 2019 by Jack

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 »

How to Help Children Become Comfortable on the School Bus

Posted November 9, 2018 by Jack

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 »

Reminder Rules as School Buses Return

Posted September 11, 2018 by Jack

If you’re a parent, child, teenager, college student, or teacher, August likely signifies one thing: the school year is back again! For drivers, that means that school buses will soon return to their streets and rush hour traffic will inevitably get busier. While school bus laws differ state to state, there are a few things every driver should keep in mind when driving around school buses. As a company who sells school buses, below are some tips on respecting a school buses role on the road. STOP Does Mean STOP If you’re on a two-lane road and a school bus… Read more »

Electric School Buses are Coming to California

Posted July 28, 2017 by lasvegasbussales.com-admin

Thanks to companies like Proterra, electric buses have evolved beyond the prototyping phase of development, and are now being used by municipal transit services in a number of major cities. Soon, they may even be coming to a school district near you. In Southern California, the South Coast Air Quality Management District recently approved the purchase of 33 electric school buses for $8.8 million in a unanimous decision. The buses offer a range of at least 60 miles per charge, and cost roughly $250,000 each. These zero-emission buses will be distributed to 18 school districts throughout the Greater Los Angeles… Read more »

Stay Safe When Sharing the Road With School Buses

Posted October 6, 2016 by lasvegasbussales.com-admin

With summer vacation over and buses hitting the roads again to shuttle kids back to school, here at Las Vegas Bus Sales we thought it might be a good idea to go over some safety tips for sharing the road with school buses. Safety Starts With Preparedness When you’re sharing the road with a school bus, you should always be prepared to make sudden stops and turns. Make sure to give the bus plenty of space; increase your normal following distance significantly, and pay attention to the bus’s turn signals. When you see a bus unload kids, take your time… Read more »

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