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Jan112017 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

The United Against Bullying Grant Program Enables Change

Anti-bullying Program & Resources, News & Events, School Bus

Safe Fleet and its brands invite you to apply for a United Against Bullying (UAB) Grant to empower young people in your community to end bullying. The Grant Program is open to all school districts and organizations working with students in the United States and Canada. The application process is open from Monday, January 9, 2017 until Friday, March 31st, 2017. (more…)

Dec152016 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

News & Events, School Bus, Transit

Ready for the Holidays? As we look back at 2016, we are grateful to have played a part in helping you improve the safety and security of school bus and public transportation. At this time of year we reflect on what’s important and are inspired by the industry’s efforts to promote a safety culture. (more…)

Dec142016 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Sharpen Your Pencils – the Annual United Against Bullying Grant Is Coming

Anti-bullying Program & Resources, School Bus, United Against Bullying

Inspiring Stories I am inspired each time I interview a previous grant winner. Often it’s a single person – a teacher, a counsellor, or a transportation manager – who has positively affected students in their entire school or school district supported by funds from the UAB grant program. Some of these stories are on the UAB blog and we encourage you to read a few for ideas and inspiration. (more…)

Nov302016 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Technology and Strategies That Save Lives: Eliminating Blind Spots on Transit Buses

Expert Advice Series, Perimeter Safety, Transit

According to the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), every 10 days one person is struck by a bus in North America. One of the main causes of this sad statistic is blind spots on transit buses. Turning a several ton bus is quite a challenge, with left turns being especially dangerous. The good news is there is a quick fix to eliminate bus blind spots by using advanced perimeter safety technology while long term solutions such as structural changes to the design of buses and Vision Zero campaigns are put in place. (more…)