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Safetyby Amanda HuggettSeptember 20, 2022

21 Tips for Preventing School Bus Accidents

The best way to avoid an accident is to use proactive measures to prevent one in the first place. Try out this checklist to keep children and drivers as safe as possible.

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Maintenanceby Christy GrimesSeptember 16, 2022

Rolling Right Along: A Look at School Bus Tire Offerings

When choosing the right tire for your school bus fleet, it’s important to take road conditions, climate, and cost into account. Here are the tire offerings from two major tire makers.

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Safetyby Wes PlattSeptember 13, 2022

Protecting Precious Cargo: Safety Comes Standard

School bus manufacturers keep their focus on making every child’s ride as safe as possible with a variety of safety features.

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SafetyCover Storyby Amanda HuggettSeptember 12, 2022

Crucial Steps to Take After a School Bus Accident

No matter how serious an accident is, bus drivers and school officials should be ready for the worst with proactive emergency reaction plans in place to respond quickly and keep students safe. Here’s what to do.

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Managementby Wes PlattSeptember 9, 2022

Bus Driver Takes the Wheel as American Legion Commander

Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola's lifetime of service now turns toward a commitment to save veterans from suicide through the American Legion's "Be the One" initiative.

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Alternative Fuelsby Christy GrimesSeptember 1, 2022

5 Questions: Pioneer Power Mobility's Geo Murickan on the Appeal of Mobile Charging

The CEO of a company that offers EV charging solutions shares a staged approach to take when seeking approval for electric school buses from school boards.

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Safetyby Wes PlattAugust 31, 2022

Slow Going on the Sunshine Protection Act

The main issue seems to be the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. Many legislators seem to prefer no more clock changing, but they can’t agree on whether to stick with standard or daylight saving as the new default.

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Managementby Christy GrimesAugust 5, 2022

Saved by the Bell: Surprising Positive Effects of Start-Time Changes

While some school districts are forced to adjust bell times to account for driver shortages, they’re also seeing benefits in another area: student learning.

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ManagementCover Storyby Amanda HuggettAugust 3, 2022

Rider Tracking Apps Ensure Safety, Transparency & Peace of Mind

Going beyond just route management, student tracking apps achieve common goals for both parents and school districts: providing peace of mind, increasing safety and efficiency, and reducing liability.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattAugust 2, 2022

What You Need to Know About the EPA's Clean School Bus Program

An Aug. 19 deadline awaits districts that want to take advantage of federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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