School districts nationwide are focusing on ways to improve the safety of students being transported to and from school, regardless of whether the school buses are owned and operated by the school district or a private contractor. One of the most significant advancements in student safety is the development of the Arens Safe Bus transmission control system. This unique solid-state electronic shift control allows the integration of several vital functions into one push-button operation.
As the school bus operator approaches each stop, he / she activates the amber warning lights which arm the SBW Safe Bus system. Once stopped, the operator activates the system via the door control. The system automatically shifts the transmission to neutral, activates the parking brake, the red flashing lights and allows the door to open. Once the students have safely entered the bus, the operator releases the parking brake and presses drive. In addition to these functions, the Safe Bus system can be programmed to integrate with other features such as wheelchair lifts, swing arms, and door safety locks.
Hear what Gregg Wilson, General Director of Transportation for Rockford, IL public schools, has to say about the Safe Bus Shift-By-Wire system.
