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Pupil Transportation Safety Institute

Is Working To Improve School Bus Safety Across The Country

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Our focus

Safe, efficient transportation of children

Pupil Transportation Safety Institute is the leading provider of resources and training for school bus drivers in support of their goal of the safe, efficient transportation of children. PTSI provides a broad range of safety and management services to school transportation providers in New York State and across the country. The primary areas of PTSI’s work include: training courses and certifications; safety and training resource materials; consultation and evaluative studies; and workshop and program development services. PTSI provides the training tools and courses needed for those looking to enhance their transportation career.

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What we offer

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Courses & Training

School Bus Driving Instructor (SBDI), the SBDI Professional Development Seminar (PDS), 19-A Certified Examiner and 19-A CE Refresher — just to name a few.

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NYSED Courses

PTSI manages the School Bus Driver Database for the New York State Education Department. View NYSED Basic, Advanced and Monitor courses in one place.

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Products & Resources

Affordable training products, DVDs, driver-training workbooks, safety posters, student safety resources, coloring books and instructional materials.

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ELDT / CDL Training

Entry Level Driver Training that provides the required knowledge for new drivers applying for a CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

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