Educational Bus Transportation, a leader in student transportation throughout Nassau County and western Suffolk County, is advocating for safety awareness during National School Bus Safety We
ek, Oct. 20– 24. The theme of this year’s industry-wide public education campaign, “At My Stop, You Stop,” highlights the need for motorists to exercise caution near school bus stops.
Timothy Flood, Executive Vice President of The Trans Group, the parent company of Educational Bus Transportation, emphasized the importance of school bus safety education.
“At Educational Bus Transportation,” he explained, “we adhere to the highest possible safety standards, including ongoing driver training and education. However, one of the biggest challenges faced by school bus drivers is the number of vehicles that pass while students are loading and unloading. When motorists see red lights flashing on a school bus, it’s crucial that they come to a full stop and wait until the red lights are done flashing before proceeding,” Flood continued.
According to Flood, who also serves as President of the National School Transportation Association (NSTA), all too often people see the lights flashing but drive right on by.
“The numbers are staggering,” he said. “It is estimated that 64,000 vehicles pass stopped school buses every day here in New York State. For the safety of our children, people must respect and obey the red lights on the school bus.”
The Trans Group uses the latest technology to further assure safety on its buses. All Trans Group buses are fitted with electronic fleet management systems that offer GPS services, enhanced pre-and-post trip bus inspection procedures, and provide child-check assistance to be sure no sleeping children are left on the bus.
For more information, visit www.thetransgroup.com.
