Safety Insights

Every morning across America, parents send their children off to school with the same hope: that they’ll arrive safely and return home just as they left. For us, at BusGates®, that hope turned into a mission. BusGates® was born out of both love and fear. Love for our kids, and fear for what could happen in those few moments at the bus stop. We’ve all seen it: cars speeding past stopped school buses, ignoring flashing lights and stop arms. The frustration and anxiety of watchi

As parents, we do what we can to make sure our kids are safe, especially on their way to and from school. Like millions of families across the U.S., we rely on the school bus every day. In fact, over  24 million K–12 students  take the bus in the U.S. each morning and afternoon (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022). It's a huge system, and most of us assume it's working the way it should.   One issue that impacts school bus stops across America - and doesn't get ne

Extended Stop Arms Make School Bus Stops Safer School districts are upgrading their fleets with extended stop arms to improve student...

The new school year has officially begun! It’s an exciting time, AND also a critical moment to refocus on what matters most: our...

As students gear up to head back to school, National Back to School Safety Month in August serves as an important reminder to prioritize...

When the final school bell rings and students race into summer vacation, it's easy to assume that school bus safety can take a break,...

Why State Legislatures Must Prioritize School Bus Safety in 2025 As students across the country board school buses each day, their safety...

As parents, we can’t help but feel a sense of relief when we see our children safely board the school bus. With nearly 1 in 4 drivers...

As we move into the winter months, the days grow shorter, and it often feels like the sun sets too early. For communities, this means...

As parents, ensuring the safety of our children is always at the forefront of our minds, especially when they’re traveling to and from...

There is a new trend in the industry – school buses are now being fitted with cameras to record reckless drivers. While this technology...

As parents, there will never be a time when we stop wanting to keep our children safe, especially when we aren't there to protect them...