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Savannah-Chatham bus drivers: Not how much, but how they're paid, is the problem

They love the kids and the pay, but how often they're paid is the sticking point, according to two Savannah-Chatham school bus drivers.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

School buses are hurting our kids — here's how we change that

Cities across the country are switching to electric fleets. But when it comes to having a clean, safe commute to school, children often come in last.

New Analysis Shows How Diesel, Natural Gas, Electric and Gasoline Power the Nation’s Commercial...

New Analysis Shows How Diesel, Natural Gas, Electric and Gasoline Power the Nation’s Commercial Truck, Transit and School Bus Fleets

When, And When Not To Stop For A School Bus

We have had several questions into the newsroom about when it is, and when it isn't appropriate to stop for a school bus.

School busing is hard. Lowell eyes algorithm for help

LOWELL -- When it comes to the many variables of school busing, some believe it's time to ask the computers.

How safe are school buses?

Most buses don't have seatbelts, but experts say they have other common sense safety features that make up for that including bright color, size and height from the ground.

When is a school bus more than a school bus?

School buses are used for more than transporting students. We ran a survey to learn more about the ways school buses are being used.

Know When To Stop For A School Bus

Get the facts on school bus safety

Thinking about driving your kids to school? Get the facts on school bus safety and send your kids back to class via the safest and most economical option.

How much will “free” bus service eventually cost Lawrence taxpayers?

One way or another, the revenue loss caused by free bus service will have to be paid by higher taxes on everyone.

Want to Grow Transit Ridership? Improve Bus Service

The weakest link is often bus service, but improving it holds the key to maintaining ridership.

Road Rules: When to stop, and not stop, for a school bus

Question: Am I required to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on to let some children off if there are two lanes in both directions and I’m going the opposite direction?

Why Yellow School Buses?

Why are school buses yellow?

It’s not for looks or because the U.S. Department of Education loves the color yellow.

Don't Break The Law: When To Stop For A School Bus

Passing a stopped school bus puts a child's life in danger and can even be deadly.

Why is it taking so long to bring electric school buses into suburban fleets?

The electric vehicle, a technology in the making for decades, is one of the hottest topics of the current movement to decarbonize and fight climate change. But while personal EVs are not uncommon, electric school buses are a much rarer sight.

Can Electric School Buses Make the Grade?

While electric school buses don’t sell as well as electric transit buses, their ability to give power back to the grid may increase their appeal.

School Buses Use Technology To Increase Student Safety

School buses have been implementing new technology to help students get to their destinations safely and reduce accidents.