‘BusPatrol’ Put #AI #Cameras in Tens of Thousands of #SchoolBuses. Now They Want to Give Cops Access

#BusPatrol , a company that has installed AI-powered cameras in tens of thousands of school #buses around the U.S., now plans to turn those cameras into automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), capturing the #location of every vehicle the buses drive past, and give that data to law enforcement,
#alpr #privacy

https://www.404media.co/buspatrol-put-ai-cameras-in-tens-of-thousands-of-school-buses-now-they-want-to-give-cops-access/

"ACT MP Andrew Hoggard said some families in rural areas were 'burning fuel' driving their children to school despite the bus on the road in front of them having empty seats."

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/594278/let-the-kid-on-act-wants-children-to-be-able-to-hop-on-any-passing-school-bus

Did someone drop liquid LSD in my water bottle this morning, or is an ACT MP advocating for more accessible public transport? 😳

I agree with Hoggard. School buses ought to be available to all students, regardless of where they go to school.

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#SchoolBuses #PublicTransport #ACT #NZPolitics

Heavy vehicle exhaust and premature mortality

"Pollution from trucks and buses costs Australians $6.2bn in health effects each year, study finds. The report described children at one childcare centre, located near a major intersection, as being exposed to pollution levels equivalent to the smoke from eight cigarettes a day."

"Recommendations included moving trucks away from residential areas, schools and childcare centres, moving freight on to rail, and accelerating the shift to electric and cleaner trucks and buses." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/22/air-pollution-emissions-trucks-buses-australia-health-effects

Drivers of SUVs and pick-ups should pay more to be on our roads >>
https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/ingenium/drivers-of-suvs-and-pick-ups-should-pay-more-to-be-on-our-roads
#pollution #regulation #trucks #SUVs #buses #childcare #SchoolBuses #roads #TrafficFumes #air #breathing #PrematureMortality

Image: Bellingen's main drag and alfresco cafes: Note the visible heavy vehicle exhaust and soot on the buildings

How early do #Ohio #schoolbuses get ready to hit the road in the #cold?

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/columbus-school-buses-cold-temperatures-procedures/530-7a723052-fdf4-4768-aba7-23cfbcdefe52

Non-Americans share the 15 strangest things they didn't expect when visiting the United States

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/non-americans-share-the-strangest-things-they-didnt-expect-when-visiting-the-u-s

“The Lost Bus” Torches the Screen With Tension

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to watch The Lost Bus starring Matthew McConaughey and American Ferrera on Apple TV. This tension-packed film tells the harrowing story of a school bus driver, grade school teacher, and 22 elementary school students trying desperately to escape the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed the City of Paradise, California.

The realism of the movie, including the immeasurable strength and tenacity of the wildfire, the valiant attempts by Cal Fire to get it under control, and the terrifying efforts to escape the rapid advance of flames and choking smoke by bus, car, or on foot, were simply spellbinding. Viewers will definitely be on the edge of they seats/sofas while viewing this memorable film.

It’s hard to fathom a wildfire that ignites at 6:15 a.m., reaches a city of 27,000 people (Paradise) located eight (8) miles away in two hours, and utterly torches it within four. One can only shake their head in awe (and fear) of the overarching power of Mother Nature when she’s been wronged by humanity’s disregard for the Earth.

As one who is in awe of the bravery of Smokejumpers, Hot Shot Crews, and other wildfire fighters, this film does a great job depicting the dangerous and deadly conditions they face on a regular basis. We owe them such an enormous debt of gratitude regardless of their place of birth for putting their lives on the line to protect us. It’s dedication like this and/or in service to our nation through the military, that should be rewarded and commended…not coldly tossed aside.

Peace!

#AmericaFerrera #AppleTV #CALFIRE #California #cinema #cities #environment #film #geography #history #landUse #MatthewMcConaughey #movies #Paradise #schoolBuses #TheLostBus #transportation #wildfire

Michigan is adding 97 more clean-powered school buses — 87 electric and 10 propane — through $35.9 million in new state grants aimed at improving air quality, student health, and school budgets. 🚌⚡

👉 Read more on the Clean Bus Energy Grant program and which districts benefit: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/new-grants-push-michigans-number-of-clean-powered-school-buses-toward-900/

#Michigan #CleanEnergy #SchoolBuses #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #Education #GBSMedia #BWHL #BlueWaterHealthyLiving