School Transportation Industry News 2020 & Earlier
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - FALL IssuePosted September 4, 2020 |
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NYSDOT Issues Guidance on Hand Sanitizer DispensersPosted August 21,2020 |
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STARTS Task Force issues reportPosted August 4, 2020 |
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School Bus Contractors Included in New $10B Coronavirus Economic Relief BillPosted July 29, 2020 |
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ReOpening New York Checklist for Pre-K to Grade 12 PART TWOPosted July 23, 2020 |
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ReOpening New York Checklist for Pre-K to Grade 12 PART ONEPosted July 23, 2020 |
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NYSED'S "Recovering, Rebuilding, and Renewing: The Spirit of New York’s Schools - Reopening Guidance"Updated FAQs (as of 7/22/2020) & its press release from 7/16/2020 |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - SUMMER IssuePosted March 20, 2020 |
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Did you miss the AT&T Fleet Complete® fleet management solution webinar? Discover how a fleet management solution can help improve student safety aboard the school bus and help drivers conform to regulatory compliance. Click here to download a copy of the presentation. |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - SPRING IssuePosted March 20, 2020 |
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AMPLY Power & Logan Bus Announce Demonstration Project to Simplify Electric Transportation for FleetsTwo-year project will accelerate the use of electric school buses using AMPLY’s fleet electrification service.Posted February 5, 2020 |
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Extension of Compliance Date for Entry-Level Driver TrainingFMCSA is amending its December 8, 2016, final rule, "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" (ELDT final rule), by extending the compliance date for the rule from February 7, 2020, to February 7, 2022. CLICK HERE for additional details or here for a PDF document of the extension.Posted January 29, 2020 |
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Leonard Family Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2020-21 School YearShare this information with your employees and help them get funding for education. CLICK HERE to download an application. Applications deadline is March 1, 2020.Posted January 30, 2020 |
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New York State’s Minimum Wage UpdatesEmployers in New York will be required to comply with the new state minimum wage rates and the new state salary thresholds to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions, effective December 31, 2019.Posted January 3, 2020 |
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Are you ready for these payroll changes in 2020?As we embark upon 2020, numerous payroll changes await. Among them are FICA taxes, Form W-4, state taxes, employee benefits, minimum wage, overtime, paid sick leave, and the quadrennial leap year.Posted January 3, 2020 |
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Annual Random Controlled Substances Testing Percentage Rate for Calendar Year 2020FMCSA announces that it is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL) from the current rate of 25 percent of the average number of driver positions to 50 percent of the average number of driver positions, effective in calendar year 2020.Posted January 3, 2020 |
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New York Employment Legislation Update: What’s New for 2020New York will see a slew of new labor laws in 2020 which may have a substantial impact on employers in the state. Businesses in New York should plan ahead and prepare to adjust their employment policies and practices accordingly.Posted January 3, 2020 |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - Winter Issue
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NYSBCA Annual Awards Winners AnnouncedPosted October 25, 2019 |
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The History of How School Buses Became YellowPosted September 26, 2019 |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - Fall Issue
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Congratulations to our 17th National Congress on School Transportation (NCST) New York Delegates: Kathy Furneaux, Richard Gallagher, Pete James, Jason Johnson, Al Karam, Frank Klein, Peter Lawrence, Paul Mori, Paul Overbaugh, Alexandra Robinson, James Rogan and Ted Finlayson Schueler. |
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FMCSA Publishes Federal Register NoticesPosted July 24, 2019 |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - Summer Issue
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The Business Council of New York State's quarterly newsletterPosted June 19, 2019 |
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New York Associations, Law Enforcement Partner to Combat Stop-Arm RunningPosted May 14, 2019 |
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For school districts, a difficult decision: Can privatizing busing save money?Posted May 10, 2019 |
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New York lawmakers reach deal on bill allowing school bus stop-arm cameras to capture reckless driversPosted May 7, 2019 |
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NYSBCA's e-XPLAINS:Mandated Reporter Training, Driver Shortage Report, NYS Safety Competition, Member Successes and more Posted April 23, 2019 |
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NYSBCA e-XPLAINS:State budget, safety competition, the newsletter is in the mail + other industry news Posted April 8, 2019 |
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Call to Action!Posted March 22, 2019 |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - Spring Issue
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Love the Bus!Posted January 30, 2019 |
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Volkswagen Funding UpdatePosted January 24, 2019 |
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NYSDMV Memo: Drug & Alcohol Testing of School Bus DriversPosted January 14, 2019 |
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NYSBCA e-XPLAINS today's school bus industry news!Posted January 9, 2019 |
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Suffolk bus company workers say everyone feels like familyPosted October 26, 2018 |
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Association Supports National School Bus Safety WeekPosted October 23, 2018 |
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NYSBCA's 64th Annual Convention HighlightsPosted October 17, 2018 |
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DMV Launches Two Initiatives to Benefit More than 425,000 Commercial Drivers in NYSPosted October 1, 2018
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - Fall Issue
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Governor Signs Drug and Alcohol Testing BillPosted August 27, 2018 |
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NYSBCA Presents WE Transport School Bus Driver Daniel Thompson with Employee of the Month AwardPosted May 16, 2018 |
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New York School Bus Contractors Association Supports Operation Safe StopPosted April 26, 2018 |
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NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletter - Spring Issue
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NYSBCA Presents Suffolk Transportation Service Bus Driver Bob Gray with Employee of the Month AwardPosted March 28, 2018 |
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NYSBCA Testimony - NYS Joint Budget Hearing on Education for the 2018-2019 Executive BudgetPosted January 31, 2018 |
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NYSBCA Joins Governor Cuomo in Calling for an Increase in Penalties for Drivers who Illegally Pass a Stopped School BusPosted January 11, 2018 |
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NYSBCA Names Legislator of the Year: Recognizes New York State Senator Jeff Klein
Published December 21, 2017
NYSBCA Supports Proposed Dedicated Bus Lane for Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Published December 1, 2017
NYSBCA Member Company, Vallo Transportation, Marks 5th Year of Anti-bullying Campaign
Published November 16, 2017
New York School Bus Contractors Association Presents 2017 Industry Awards: Robert Pape of Dell Transportation Wins Contractor of the Year
Published November 8, 2017
Bree Allen of Ethan Allen Transportation Elected President of the New York School Bus Contractors Association
Published November 1, 2017
NYSBCA Supports National School Bus Safety Week
Published October 16, 2017
NYSBCA Board Member John Corrado Named Contractor of the Year by School Bus Fleet Magazine
Published August 7, 2017
NYSBCA President Mike Martucci Talks About School Bus Industry Issues in School Bus Fleet Magazine Q and A Feature Article
Published July 7, 2017
Albany's ABC News Affiliate Covers NYSBCA's Push to Increase the Penalties for Drivers who Fail to Stop for a Stopped School Bus
Published June 15, 2017
Top Finishers in NYSBCA School Bus Safety Competition: Gathering Drew New York's Top Drivers and Safety Experts
Published May 22, 2017
NYSBCA Pushes Increased Penalties for Illegally Passing Stopped School Buses During New York's Operation Safe Stop Day
Published April 28, 2017
NYSBCA Sponsors Nassau Region Parent Teachers Association Annual Legislative Conference Held in Carle Place, Long Island
Published March 8, 2017
Association Testifies with ATU 1181 at Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Education
Published February 27, 2017
NYSBCA Names Legislators of the Year Recognizes New York State Assemblymember O’Donnell and Senator Golden with Distinguished Service Awards
Published November 3, 2016
New York School Bus Contractors Association Presents 2016 Industry Awards: Tim Birnie of Birnie Bus Service Wins Contractor of the Year
Published October 21, 2016
New York School Bus Contractors Association Supports National School Bus Safety Week
Published October 20, 2016
NYSBCA member, Vallo Transportation, is sponsoring its 5th Annual "Summer Read Aloud and Crafts Program"
Published August 15, 2016
The Trans Group Family Awarded by NSTA
Congratulations to NYSBCA member, The Trans Group, for receiving several awards during the National School Transportation Association's (NSTA) recent annual gathering in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Trans Group received the first ever company-wide Gold Certification from the NSTA’s Green School Bus Fleet Certification Program — an award that was reviewed and endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus USA Program. 
Ethan Allen Transportation General Manager Rick Wolff and Patti Royce-Moser of Educational Bus Transportation both received The Golden Merit Award.
Published August 3, 2016
Winners Named in School Bus Driver International Safety Competition
Congratulations to Educational Bus Transportation's Geoffrey who took 2nd place in the Type-A bus category at the NSTA's School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Greensboro, North Carolina this past weekend. Published July 19, 2016
Two NYSBCA Board Members giving back to the community
Published June 21, 2016
Published June 2, 2016
NYSBCA's NYS School Bus Safety Competition a Success
Published May 24, 2016
NYSBCA Calls on Drivers to Stop when They See Red Lights Flashing on a School Bus
Published April 21, 2016
Letter to the Editor - Transportation Fixes Could Save School Districts Money
Published February 3, 2016
NYSBCA Jointly Testifies with Labor at State Budget Hearing
Published January 27, 2016
Published October 28, 2015
New York School Bus Contractors Association supports National School Bus Safety Week
Published October 22, 2015
NYSBCA Presents 2015 Industry Awards
Updated October 26, 2015
Published September 8th, 2015
NYSBCA Featured in School Bus Fleet Article on Communicating with Parents
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NYSBCA School Bus Safety Demonstration Day Video Featured on School Bus Fleet Magazine Website
NYSBCA School Bus Safety Demonstration Day Video Featured on School Bus Fleet Magazine WebsitePublished on August 10th, 2015
NYSBCA's the Yellow Bus Newsletters Now Available Online
Archives from 2011 to present available
NYSBCA Announces Top Finishers in this year’s School Bus Safety Competition
Published on May 27th, 2015
New York’s Best School Bus Drivers go head-to-head in Annual School Bus Safety Competition
Published on May 11th, 2015
NYSBCA Supports 22nd Annual Operation Safe Stop Day
Published on April 17th, 2015
NYSBCA attends NY School Superintendents Winter Summit
Published on March 11th, 2015
NYSBCA Responds to Governors Budget
Published on February 11th, 2015
Association Calls for Elimination of Sales Tax from School Buses
Published on February 5th, 2015
New York School Bus Contractors Association Donates over $5000
Published on December 23rd, 2014