In this issue:
Under new law, operators can obtain waivers to run large buses up to 17 years, but they must be inspected twice annually in latter years.
Diesel-powered school buses must be retrofitted with emissions-control technology by 2017. Units that cannot be retrofitted must be replaced by 2025.
Governor signs into law bill that was introduced after two kindergartners leaving their school bus were nearly hit by a bicyclist.
Fifth edition of SBF’s popular competition draws dozens of eye-catching shots from across the school bus community.
District implements new child-check policy for bus drivers — Student falls out of emergency exit on moving school bus — Florida district to launch bus stop ID program
Drivers and staff at Pennsylvania terminal sell lemonade, T-shirts and baked goods for childhood cancer research foundation. Ontario employees participate in a cancer relay.
School bus contractor begins providing transportation services for the two districts July 1.
We're all ears
The SBF staff would love to hear from you. Feel free to send us your comments, criticism, story ideas and letters to the editor. If you make a good point, we'll follow up in a future issue of the magazine. Send your feedback to sbf@bobit.com.
Website of the Week
An effective Website can be an invaluable tool for communicating with the public and the pupil transportation community. SBF has selected Voyageur Bus Co. in Duluth, Minn., as this week's exemplary school transportation Website. Visit the site at:
http://www.voyageurbus.com/
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