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Stertil-Koni Brings Touch-Screen Control System to In-Ground Piston Lift
The ebright Smart Control System has been incorporated into Stertil-Koni’s Diamondlift.
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Delaware School Bus Catches Fire, No One Hurt
The bus driver notices smoke coming from the engine compartment while unloading students and evacuates them. No one is on the bus when it catches fire.
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Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2018 Contractor of the Year award.
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14 Inducted Into Student Transportation Inc.’s Safety Wall of Fame
Location managers for the school bus contractor nominated employees for the honor, which highlights safety performance as well as character.
School Bus Overturns in Crash, 7 Students Injured
A Florida school bus and semi trailer collide when the driver of the semi trailer allegedly fails to fully stop at a red light.
IC Bus Brings Electric School Bus Tour to Washington State
The school bus manufacturer demonstrates the chargE at the LeMay America’s Car Museum in Tacoma to high school students.
There is More to School Bus Emissions Than NOx
While many school bus manufacturers tout the cleanliness of their school buses based on NOx emissions, there is more to emissions than just NOx. Learn more about the core emissions designated by the EPA and how school bus fuels stack up when all emissions are considered.
Don’t Let Looming Budget Cuts and Uncertainty Cripple Your School Bus Fleet Replacement Program
Rather than simply defer replacement purchases to meet short-term budget balancing goals, many school administrators should use potential fiscal challenges to trigger a thorough reappraisal of their district’s approach to fleet replacement.
Introducing the IC Bus, Gasoline Powered CE Series
IC Bus is now in production with the CE Series Gasoline Type C school bus. The CE Series with the PSI 8.8L gasoline engine is purpose built and designed for stop and start operation, featuring similar power and performance to diesel, which allows for immediate acceleration after stops and greater hill climbing capacity.
VIDEO: Kentucky Students Teach School Bus Safety
Second-grade students research, script, record, and edit a video on school bus safety, and create an accompanying school curriculum. The video and curriculum win a state championship.
Utah District Equips 40 School Buses With Heat Recycling System
A $30,000 grant funds installation of Idle Free Heat technology on Granite School District buses.
Zonar, NSTA Offer Fleet Management Tech Grant
The 2018 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant will provide up to $50,000 worth of Zonar hardware for NSTA members.
Faced With Shortage, Texas District May Allow Teachers to Drive School Buses
Since the school bus agency that served it is shutting down, Dallas Independent School District considers hiring teachers to help it meet its goal of hiring 400 more drivers amidst a shortage.
Thomas Built Buses VP Honored for Engineering Excellence
Leslie Kilgore, vice president of engineering, receives the Rodica Baranescu Award for Technical and Leadership Excellence in Automotive Engineering from SAE International.
Enforcement Effort Targets School Bus Stop-Arm Violations in Nebraska City
Police in Kearney will focus on illegal passing of school buses throughout the city over a two-week period.
Texas School District Honored in Local Contest for Display of Pride
San Antonio Independent School District wins first place for a medal it designed for an annual celebration of the city.
Boy Runs Into Street, Is Fatally Struck by School Bus
Investigators in Nebraska find that the bus had just dropped off the 8-year-old at a stop, and the bus was continuing on its route when the boy tried to run across the street.
School Bus Aide Fired After Fight With Student
The Montana aide is shown on video physically retaliating after a student pushes him during an argument. The school district, school bus company, and police department investigate.
Digital Tire Monitoring Platform Designed to Enhance Maintenance
Automotive supplier and tire manufacturer Continental unveils ContiConnect, which uses the Internet of Things to help enhance tire maintenance.
Blue Bird Sells Its 2,500th Gasoline Type C School Bus
The OEM cites lower upfront costs and maintenance savings as key factors in the growing sales of its Vision Gasoline bus.
Rideshares for Student Transportation: Friend or Foe?
In addition to their nimble, responsive service, the kid-focused rideshares offer a learning opportunity in how they cater to parents’ needs and wants.
School Bus Driver Accused of Using School Bus to Deal Heroin
Garfield Howell of Connecticut is reportedly seen using his school bus to buy and deliver heroin several times over the course of a months-long investigation, police say.
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