For about 15 years, the Lima office of AAA has issued reminders to motorists to drive carefully and watch for students and buses on the road. This year, they are partnering with the Lima Police Department and Lima City Schools to urge drivers to slow down and stay alert.
Lima City Schools will accept a grant to assist with the purchase of 4 electric school buses. The district was selected to receive a $1.4 million EPA Clean School Bus Grant to cover the little over $1.7 million total price tag. In addition to the 4 new electric school buses, the purchase will come with the needed electrical infrastructure and charging stations. District administrators say this is a step toward going greener while also being economically savvy.
AAA reminds drivers to give themselves a little extra time when leaving in the morning in case they do find themselves behind a school bus. Drivers also are required to stop when bus lights are flashing and the stop arm is out. AAA says that recently, they've seen more speeding incidents on the road, and that could be a problem with the school year just starting.
With school back in full swing, students will be using the bus more often - and that's why it's important that drivers on the road are paying attention to school buses and the kids inside.
