Top 4 most-viewed feature articles of 2013

1. Dubai conference draws global insights on school transport
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Speakers and delegates from around the world gathered at the emirate’s first school transportation conference, making recommendations in safety and security, driver training and other areas. Former NAPT President Alex Robinson said that being at the event had a feeling of “what it was probably like to be at an early Warrensburg conference.”

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2. 14 phenomenal women in school transportation
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In this new feature, we spotlighted dedicated women from around the nation ranging from school bus drivers, trainers and administrative assistants to bus company executives, directors of transportation and state directors whose work helps to keep students safe.

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3. Child-check devices: a vital reminder
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To protect kids from being left stranded, drivers have to carefully check their bus. Electronic systems can help keep that duty from being neglected.

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4. Horlock points to growth in propane business for Blue Bird
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With Blue Bird having netted its biggest-ever order of propane school buses — more than 400 — President and CEO Phil Horlock is ebullient about the fuel’s potential. Here, he discussed alternative fuels, the state of school bus sales and other pertinent topics.

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