Welcome to the midway point in 2018 National School Bus Safety Week (October 22-26)! Observed by school districts nationwide, National School Bus Safety Week is for the many stakeholders–parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties– who are working to ensure that the nation’s 25+million students are safe while they are […]
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“The educational system frequently describes transportation as a plumbing issue. It’s something that nobody notices unless it’s not working.” So says Jennifer O’Neal Schiess, a principal at Bellwether Education Partners, a national nonprofit focused on dramatically changing education and life outcomes for underserved children. (Quote from this article in Curbed.) In 2017, Schiess co-authored “Miles to […]
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Did you know that the word bus is short for “omnibus” and that the first organized public transit system in a city appears to have originated in Paris, France in the mid-17th century? That little factoid, perfect for cocktail parties, PTA meetings and school board gatherings, is one of many things that you may not […]
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We at BusWhere are pleased to present these upgrades, improvements and shiny new features to make your user experience run more smoothly. To find out more about how we’re making your BusWhere experience easier and more convenient, read on: Any Bus, Any Route: Enhanced AutoDetect Sometimes a bus needs maintenance or inspection. But don’t worry: […]
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Several weeks into the school year, and things are off to an exciting start! We at BusWhere have been listening to parents and staff all over the US as they share their experiences starting a new school year. Some highlights of what users are reporting regarding start dates, budgets and technology: School Start Dates We […]
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