school buses

Parents do not ever want to fear for their child's safety when getting on and off the bus, but this should put at least some of those fears at ease.

NYS law explicitly says you CANNOT pass a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing. If you choose to break the law, you could pay a hefty fine or claim a life.

Most students in the Twin Tiers are getting back into the school routine with classes resuming following the Labor Day holiday.

Motorists are reminded to be on the lookout for excited children going back to school, school buses stopped with their lights flashing and reduced speed limits in school zones.

The Southern Tier Chapter of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation is shining the light on the problem of motorists passing stopped school buses.

A group that represents school transportation companies wants tougher penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in New York state. The New York School Bus Contractors Association is backing proposals to boost fines and suspend driver licenses for those who ignore the flashing red lights on buses...

As thousands of children start classes for the new school year, police and school officials are reminding motorists to exercise caution. Schools across the Southern Tier are opening Wednesday and Thursday. Union-Endicott Central School District transportation director Lisa Wilson says drivers should keep in mind that state law requires them to stop when approaching a school bus with its red lights

Two new buses purchased by the Chenango Forks Central School District won't be fueled by diesel. Instead, they'll run on propane. The liquid propane-fueled buses were delivered to the school district a few days ago. They're expected to go into service soon...