CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a Thursday afternoon crash involving a school bus in the Carney area. The crash was reported at around 4 p.m. in the area of Cromwell Bridge Road at Cowpens Avenue (21234). The Providence Volunteer Fire Company reports that one person was evaluated and transported by ambulance. No other injuries were reported. Photo via Providence Volunteer Fire […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—As thousands of students prepare to return to class next week, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety are reminding motorists to be alert as children are getting on and off of school buses. In a typical school year, more than 600,000 Maryland students ride school buses in Maryland. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have launched a new pilot program aimed at easing recent woes regarding transportation to and from schools in the northeastern part of the county. To increase route efficiency and improve service to families, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, BCPS is requiring all students eligible for transportation in the Northeast Area to register for […]
UPDATE: One of the vehicles reportedly ran a stop sign. No injuries were reported. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning crash involving a school bus in Middle River. The crash was reported at just after 8:15 a.m. at Bird River Road and Campbell Boulevard (21220). An SUV and school bus reportedly […]
UPDATE: The six students on the school bus were uninsured. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a school bus in Bowley’s Quarters. The incident was reported at just before 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of Carroll Island […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—As Baltimore County officials work to address the school bus driver shortage by creating incentives for drivers, BCPS officials are warning parents of possible driver call-outs. Baltimore County Public Schools officials sent the following email to parents at the end of last week: “Dear Parents and Guardians: We have learned that some Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) bus drivers […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Recognizing the critical importance of school bus operations in safely delivering students to in-person learning, Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation declaring School Bus Safety Week in Maryland, October 18-22. The proclamation celebrates school bus drivers, calling attention to their rigorous training, safety record, as well as their meticulous implementation of new safety practices and dedicated service during the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has directed the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) to take steps to make sure school bus drivers are able to obtain proper testing and credentials as quickly as possible in order to help meet the needs of school systems across the state. On Saturday, September 25, 2021, MDOT MVA will host Bus […]