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Safetyby StaffOctober 1, 2006

NTSB discusses 'Most Wanted' safety improvements

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reviewed progress and urged further action on its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements during a public meeting in September.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherSeptember 1, 2006

50 great years

This 50th anniversary issue of SCHOOL BUS FLEET sparks fond memories.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 1, 2006

A Look Back at SBF Award Winners

The pupil transportation industry has been graced by individuals who have contributed to its betterment at the local, state and national levels. The following people were recognized by School Bus Fleet for their efforts.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorSeptember 1, 2006

Will School Buses Still Be Around in 2056?

The future of school transportation will be influenced by fuel availability and price, educational funding, social changes and advances in technology.

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Safetyby Ted Finlayson-SchuelerSeptember 1, 2006

Perspectives on Innovation: 50 Years of Change

Although school buses haven’t changed radically in appearance since 1956, the past five decades have brought about tremendous operational and regulatory changes. Here, several of these changes are discussed by the most knowledgeable and respected people in the industry.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 1, 2006

Decade by Decade: 50 Years of Pupil Transportation History

Countless occurrences have shaped the school bus industry over the past half-century, from safety innovations to key legislation to tragic accidents. Here's an overview of noteworthy news that SCHOOL BUS FLEET has covered.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 1, 2006

NSTA eyes challenges, successes

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Key challenges facing the school transportation industry and successes over the past year were discussed at the 42nd annual c...

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Managementby StaffSeptember 1, 2006

Bus dealer hosts <I>SBF</I> Forum members

More than a dozen school bus aficionadoes who met through the forums at SCHOOL BUS FLEET’s Website got a chance to meet in person at an Aug. 12 event hosted at the headquarters of Midwest Transit Equipment Inc., a school bus dealer for IC Corp., Collins Bus and Mid Bus.

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Managementby Molly BurkleySeptember 1, 2006

Eavesdroppers foiled by scrambler

Citizens using scanners to eavesdrop on two-way radio communications between bus drivers and the transportation office at Dryden (N.Y.) Central School District are now hearing a cacophony that sounds “like a bunch of ducks,” says Transportation Director David Fuller.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerSeptember 1, 2006

‘America’s Best’ tells the story

The third annual NAPT “America’s Best” inspectors and technicians competition held in early August at Blue Bird Corp.’s headquarters was a great event.

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