Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and school bus safety advocates recently honored three school bus drivers for their superior driving skills during a ceremony at the State Museum of Pennsylvania.

During the ceremony, officials spoke to the critical role that school bus drivers play, transporting more than 1.4 million students across Pennsylvania daily. Officials also recognized the winners of the 46th State School Bus Driver Safety Competition that was held in June at Bald Eagle Area High School in Bellefonte. More than 50 drivers were judged based on their performance on a written exam and a practical driving skills test on a closed course.

The winners in the conventional bus category this year were JoAnne Cowan with Krapf School Bus in Chester County, first place; Angie Martin with Brightbill Transport in Lancaster County, second place; and Patricia Carey with Krapf School Bus in Chester County, third place.