The wheels on the bus go round and round...even when its upside down.
In Oceanside, a school bus crashed into a car, causing the bus to tip. The crash caused 9 injuries, nothing major. However, the police say it is unclear who caused the crash.
Story: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15265919?nclick_check=1
Bus crash injures 9
Smells Like: bus , California , safetyBus Takes the Wrong Students to Amusement Park
Smells Like: bus , New Jersey
A New Jersey bus driver takes the wrong students to Six Flags Great Adventure, the amusement park, instead of school like scheduled. As the bus cruised on the NJ Turnpike, student told him to turn around and called the school and parents. Apparently, the students didn't realize that six flags means more fun...they went to school that day.
Has anything like that happened to you?
Story: http://www.jsyk.com/2010/05/27/bus-driver-takes-wrong-students-to-an-amusement-park/?flv=1
School Bus Crash Leaves Three Dead, 39 Injured
Smells Like: bus
A vehicle crash on A66 in London caused three deaths and 39 injuries. Two teens on the school bus and the driver of the car that hit the bus died. Four were critically injured, and 35 were minorly injured. The crash occured when a Honda Civic, going eastbound, and a bus , going westbound, hit. However, at the moment, there are no specifics on how the two collided. According to a longtime patron of the town, A66, the road where it occurred, is notorious for crashes because it is a one lane road where cars constantly try to overtake other cars.
Is the road to blame or poor driving?
Story: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/school-bus-crash-leaves-three-dead-and-39-injured-1982087.html
Student Hits Bus Driver in The Face
Smells Like: bus , violence
On the last day of Centennial High School, an unidentified student punched his bus driver in the face and then ran off the bus. The driver ended up hospitalized with a possible broken nose. Eye witnesses say no one, including the bus driver, provoked him to do it. But the police have the student's address and are attempting to contact him.
Story: http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/student-punches-school-bus-532559.html
8-year-old girl run over by her school bus
Smells Like: bus , Florida , safety
"An 8-year-old honor student at W.S. Harlan Elementary School was accidentally run over and killed by a school bus Thursday."
What a tragedy.
STORY: 8-year-old girl run over by her school bus
Mass. School Bus Driver Charged With Raping 8th Grader
Smells Like: bus , law , Massachusetts , sex
There may have been a language barrier, but it clearly needed to be defined what the difference is between giving students a ride vs. giving students a ride. It probably got a little suspicious when the girl NEVER got off at her stop, and was always the last one on the bus. Hopefully there is a prison near his route, because he may as well call that his last stop.
Arizona school turns bus into Wi-Fi hub for 'traveling study hall'
Smells Like: Arizona , bus , computers , reform , technology
What a great idea! Adding free internet connection to school bus rides has not only increased homework productivity, but it has decreased behavior problems such as fighting. Who cares if the kids are looking up inappropriate content, this must be a dream come true for bus drivers. Hopefully this concept lasts a while and doesn't get put to an end because of some cyber-bullying lawsuit.
Indianapolis Schools Want 2-hour Delay After Super Bowl
Smells Like: attendance , bus , Indiana , sports
Since the whole city will be watching the Colts in the big game, it will make it nearly impossible to wake up on-time for work Monday. The Super Bowl will end around 11:00 at night, and that's waaaaaayyyy too late to even hear the alarm the next morning. The only solution? Delay class! If this doesn't send an early message to children that athletics trumps education, then I'm not sure how much more clear we can make it.
School bus driver arrested for DUI during field trip
Smells Like: bus , drugs , drunk , law , Pennsylvania , safety
If school field trips don't include liquor store visits, you have to take matters into your own hands. Plus, sometimes the weekend doesn't come soon enough.
Man climbs into two school buses while en route
Smells Like: bus , Florida , safety , weird
No word yet why a 27-year old man would be interested in climbing a loaded school bus and boarding it through the vent on the roof, but it certainly seems like an inefficient way to get around town.
Drunk Bus Driver Takes N.Y. Students On Wild Ride
Smells Like: alcohol , bus , drunk , New York , safety
The excerpts from the news article sum up the event well: "Surveillance Video Shows 3 Dozen Terrified Kids Begging 55-Year-Old Martha Thompson To Stop The Bus" and "The bus hit high speeds, ran over a mailbox and started rolling backwards downhill." I think a lot of college students can relate to this experience, you just never expect little kids to be passengers in a nightmare ride like this.
Driver suspended after student left on school bus
Smells Like: bus , idiocy , Pennsylvania , safety
Story: Driver suspended after student left on school bus
The first grade boy, who probably hasn't quite yet reached a mature level of responsibilty, was found wandering around the terminal after falling asleep on the bus. I assume that's why they ask drivers to check the bus after their last stop. Just another case of a school failing to meet the "No Child Left Behind" expectations.
No bus for thousands of Medina students
Smells Like: budget , bus , Ohio , safety
In November, voters decided in favor of budget cuts that would reduce spending on school buses. Now less than two months later, the children of the parents who may or may not have voted are now forced to find another option. Basically, this affects ALL high school students and anyone who lives within two miles of the school. So yes, kindergarteners might have to walk a mile and a half to school. For a 15-year old with working parents and no friends, that hike might be longer. Isn't it great how convenient getting a public education has become?
Texas Tech Students Rented School Buses To Party
Smells Like: alcohol , budget , bus , college , Texas
It sure was nice of the Plainview school district to rent out their school buses for frat boys to party in. It's good to know they now have a safe place to get liquored up on the weekends. I wonder how many elementary school kids learned what Jello shots smell like on their way to school Monday morning.
Board considers texting ban for school bus drivers
Smells Like: bus , cell phone , Florida
Miami schools are "considering" banning bus drivers from texting. Considering! What the F do school bus drivers need to text message for?! When you're behind the wheel and your cargo is 40 school children, texting should be the LAST thing you're allowed to do. Hey Miami- way to be proactive with these ground-breaking decisions.
Boy, 7, fires gun at car while waiting for school bus
Smells Like: bus , guns , nevada , safety
Story: Boy, 7, fires gun at car while waiting for school bus
Any 7-year old that has been through a hunters safety course should know that you don't use parked cars for shooting practice. Conveniently, Nevada law states you have to be at least 8 years old to be charged with a crime. So even though this boy can keep firing away, I'll bet not too many classmates are lining up to sleepover at his house on the weekends.
Teenager Shot on School Bus in West Philadelphia
Smells Like: bus , guns , Pennsylvania , safety , violence
School shooting stories have been popping up everywhere recently, but it doesn't seem like the national media has caught on yet. Maybe we have all just come to terms with teens carrying a firearm. But since this one was on a school bus, it begs the question- Where is Kaleb Eulls when you need him?
Drunken man reportedly rams stolen lawnmower into school bus
Smells Like: bus , drunk , Florida , weird
Story: Drunken man reportedly rams stolen lawnmower into school bus
When you're drunk, sometimes a big yellow bus takes the appearance of a thick, grassy lawn. Not until a bunch of middle school kids are pointing and laughing at you because you crashed and fell to the ground do you realize your mistake. Who would have thought that getting hammered and joyriding with your girlfriend on a stolen John Deere wouldn't pay off?
Fake school bus had $1.7 million in marijuana
Smells Like: bus , drugs , law , Texas
If you were standing at your bus stop this morning in Laredo, Texas and wondered why the driver kept going, that's because the bus wasn't for children. It was filled with 5,400 pounds of weed! Nothing spells inconspicuous like big and yellow.
School Bus with Swimmers Plunges into Pond
Smells Like: bus , field trip , safety , sports , Texas
Story: School Bus with Swimmers Plunges into Pond
A school bus filled with a high school swim team went off the road and dove into a lake. No word yet if this was just part of their training.
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