If you were one of the millions of people who took some sort of bus tour here in the U.S. over the course of the last year, chances are good you spent the majority of your time taking in the scenery and enjoying the company of your fellow passengers. Indeed,…

Back in December, our blog discussed how much of the state was in mourning following an incredibly tragic school bus accident in the Knoxville area that took the lives of a teacher’s aide and two students. To recap, the No. 44 bus from a local primary school was heading eastbound…

In a series of ongoing posts, our blog has been discussing how those electing to utilize the services of one of the nation’s more than 4,000 registered bus carriers should always conduct the necessary research, as cheaper isn’t always better or safer. Indeed, we’ve explored two of three steps recommended…

With the Easter holiday nearly here, people are starting to look for affordable last minute travel options. While this might take flying out of the equation, it could still mean taking a train, driving or riding the bus. Those who elect to travel via one of the more than 4,000…

Thanks to the unbelievably high costs of airline tickets and the overall hassle posed by driving their own vehicle, more people than ever are now choosing to travel by bus to their respective destinations. While this makes perfect sense, it’s still important to keep safety in mind while choosing from…

It’s no secret that the average school bus hasn’t undergone much in the way of significant design changes over the last 30 years. Indeed, federal officials have long maintained that the design of the average school bus is such that it will not only help prevent serious personal injuries and…

In an incredibly tragic story, the state of Tennessee saw its worst school bus accident in recent memory just last week when two buses collided in the East Knoxville area taking the lives of two young students and a teacher’s aide. According to preliminary accounts, the No. 44 bus from…

Most children probably don’t give much thought to their daily routine of waking up, walking to the neighborhood bus stop, and boarding the big yellow bus for another roundtrip to and from school. However, parents might find themselves a bit uneasy about the safety of this oversized vehicle with its…

Charter bus or motorcoach tours provide an excellent way to travel and see the country without having to worry about driving. For individuals who plan to book a bus trip, the focus is primarily on the location, timeframe and amenities associated with a trip. Few people ever think about safety…

School is officially back in session here in Tennessee, meaning motorists must reacquaint themselves with the sights of crossing guards and yellow buses, and remember to exercise the necessary caution while navigating school zones as children will almost certainly be present. In fact, any failure to exercise caution could be…