Ground Transport

What to Take on a Bus Trip

The term "road trip" often generates images of traveling by car; however, a road trip can also take place on a bus. Whether the trip takes place on a chartered coach or on a ...

What to Bring on a Long Bus Ride: 12 Essentials

When you're traveling long-distances by bus there are a few essentials you should never forget. Find out what to bring on a long bus ride!

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.

How To Take Long Bus Trips Like a Pro

The US is one of the largest countries in the world, and as you can imagine, certain bus trips can take up to a day or two. Gear up for your adventure and read our tips and how you can make your bus ride as comfortable as possible!

How to Travel With a Big Group and Not Go Crazy

From decadent bro-downs to wholesome trips with family, more people are traveling in groups. Here’s how to ensure the result is harmony—not warfare.

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?

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.

Why Yellow School Buses?

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.