Hey, Bus Driver!

Episode Notes New members of the Bus Right team stop by the show to talk about their journey in student transportation and share some new updates going on with Bus Right. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We get together at the 2023 AASBO Summer Conference with Patrick Fleming from the Flagstaff Unified School District, to talk about his departments roll in planning and participation of the TAA Emergency Bus Drill. Patrick shares his thoughts and takeaways about the drill and how he is working with his department to bolster their ability to respond to emergencies. Support Hey, Bus Dri...

Episode Notes We recap the 2023 TAA Summer Conference with members of the Flagstaff Fire Department discussing the school bus rollover accident reenactment drill that took place on Tuesday, June 20th. Whether you were there or not, you don't want to miss this episode! Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We review and opine on some recent school transportation news over the last few months. Articles ranging from school staff being assaulted on the bus, to a student who safely stops a school bus after the driver has a medical emergency. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We talk to a couple Arizona transportation directors at the AASBO Spring Conference, covering challenges of taking over a department as a leader, student ridership, and their thoughts on EV and alternative fuels. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes Chad and Chelsea get their turn to host the show, and interview Jason on the recent passing of Arizona Senate Bill 1630 and how it applies to alternative transportation and 11-15 passenger vehicles. If you're in Arizona, this is a MUST listen! Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We discuss everything we know so far about electric buses, the EPA grant process, and what districts should consider when looking into EV and the infrastructure needed. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We get back from an extended break in the show to kick off 2023 discussing new hiring strategies one district is using to overcome the extreme bus driver shortage many districts across the country are experiencing. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes Our 50th episode, we talk about one of the most challenging but key pieces to a successful transportation operation, dispatch. The lifeline between bus drivers and operations and the challenges they face daily to make sure students get to and from school on a daily basis. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes The EZRouting team joins the podcast to talk about their routing software, the benefits of new technology and making routing seamless and EZ! Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes In this episode, we talk about contracted transportation and the differences between a private company and school district run transportation departments. For departments that are starting out the school year short staffed, consider finding out if contracted transportation can help fill the gaps. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar...

Episode Notes Transportation professionals from around the country join this episode to recap the 2021-22 school year and share their plans for summer school and preparing for the upcoming school year. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes Josh Rice, joins this episode to talk about the work put in at his district to get driver's $25.00/hour to address their bus driver shortage. There is some really great information in here about how to put a plan together to take to your district leadership team, to do the same. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes John Ramirez from Boerne ISD in Texas, joins the show to talk about Servant Leadership, challenges of a growing district and why transportation folks need to get involved with their state transportation organizations. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We get together during the AASBO spring conference in Laughlin, Nevada, to catch up on things going on in transportation since our last episode, discussing EV, the rise in fuel prices and privatization of school transportation. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes In this episode, a group from around the country discuss the impacts that the new strains of COVID-19 have had on daily operations, as well as discussion on transportation technology and what the future holds for student transportation. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes In this episode we talk a bit about routing challenges, then switch gears to the importance of getting involved in your state's transportation organization. These organizations are critical in continuing the education, training and networking, that's needed to stay relevant with the ever-changing transportation world. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https:/...

Episode Notes We get back on track, discussing challenges from supply chain shortages and where to start with the electric bus discussion. We will cover many more episodes on electric as the technology and availability progresses. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes While working around "Back to School" season and the bus driver shortage, we talk about just that, including the challenges that the 1st quarter brought us. Listen in on the 40th episode of the show! Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes George Carroll joins the podcast to talk about his life journey, experience with student transportation and shares a few tips to deal with stress in the workplace. George has some great topics designed for Transportation department morale and encouraging teams to Make a Difference! You can find out more about George at https://gcspeaker.com/unsung-heroes/ Support Hey, Bus Driver! by...

Episode Notes Andy Gall from Synovia Solutions joins to talk about student ridership, GPS and a plethora of data and reports that are available to help make your operation run more safely and efficiently. If you are thinking about student "tracking" be sure to give this episode a listen! Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes Transportation professionals from Iowa and Co-Founders of a new organization, Our Voce, join the show to talk about their mission to encourage and empower women in the workplace. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes Day 2 from the Transportation Administrators of Arizona 2021 Summer Conference. A couple Directors from around the state join to talk about their journey in student transportation, challenges from this past school year and what they look forward to as we approach the upcoming new school year. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey...

Episode Notes Day 1 of the Transportation Administrators of Arizona 2021 Summer Conference. A few friends return to discuss the year, student tracking & new GPS technologies from an end-user perspective. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

Episode Notes We follow up with Keith Corso from BusRight almost 1 year later from his first appearance on the show. Keith shares his companies journey through the pandemic and shares their exponential growth bringing a simple bus routing platform to the School Transportation Industry. If your operation is still using pen & paper, I encourage you to check out how BusRight can enhance your oper...