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Insurance requirements for school bus contractors differ from state to state. While some states have specific requirements for school buses, other states only have requirements if some other type of charter transportation is required. These state requirements may also vary depending on the type of vehicle used, such as a school bus or school van. School transportation contractors should be aware that, in certain instances, federal insurance requirements may also apply. Whether or not federal ins...

School buses are by far the safest mode of transportation. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as previously found that school buses are seventy times safety than passenger cars. Notwithstanding this excellent track record, accidents do happen. In the event of an accident with injuries, many school bus operators may wonder who is responsible for the medical bills of any injured passengers. This is addressed in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.

Insurance requirements for school bus operators often times differ from state-to-state. Some states have specific requirements for school buses used in home-to-school transportation, while others only impose minimum insurance requirements on specific types of transportation, such as charter work. For school transportation operators, sometimes federal requirements apply as well. Continue reading for a brief overview of what minimum insurance requirements could apply to Pennsylvania school transpo...

As we head into spring, many transportation contractors are working on final details of contract renewals with their school districts. When reviewing terms of a contract, it is easy to glance over the terms that look boilerplate, but can actually have significant ramifications for your operation. One consequential term often found in transportation contracts, as well as many other types of contracts, is indemnity. Although it may seem routine, contractors should understand what indemnity provisi...

On March 24, 2026, RC Kelly Law will participate in the Pennsylvania School Bus Association’s (PSBA’s) annual Legislative Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. Each year, RC Kelly Law and contractors from around the Commonwealth participate in this event to advocate for legislative support on issues that affect the school bus industry. Contractors who have not participated in this event previously should consider attending. Below, we briefly discuss why advocacy is crucial to the school bus in...

If you’ve ever talked to a banker, investor, or potential buyer, chances are you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around. It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is actually pretty simple—and very useful for business owners. EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. In plain English, it’s a way of measuring how much money your business generates from its core operations, before certain financial and accounting factors are taken into account. Think ...

In recent history, the school bus industry nationwide has made a significant push to educate the general public of the requirements to stop for the yellow bus. While there does appear to have been some progress in decreasing illegal passing, a recent study from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation (NASDPTS) shows that there was a total of 39.3 million illegal passing violations in the US during the 2024-2025 school year.