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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2018

5 Questions: John Gonzales on Benefits of Alt-Fuels, Impact of VW Funding

John Gonzales, a senior engineer for NREL, discusses alt-fuel trends, funding from the Volkswagen settlements, and the potential of electric school buses.

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Managementby Michael MartinMay 21, 2018

NAPT News & Views — Google Brings High-Tech 'Study Halls' to the School Bus

School bus drivers like the “Rolling Study Halls” program because, with students occupied doing class assignments, there is less need for driver attention to maintaining order and discipline on the bus.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2018

SBX Attendees Share Solutions for Driver Shortage, Student Discipline

The cost factors of alternative fuels and the transportation impact of school reform are also key topics at the 2018 edition of the event.

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Alternative Fuelsby Clayton Wong, Editorial AssistantMay 15, 2018

Louisiana Fleet Finds Opportunity After Flooding

Following a 2016 flood that devastated the state, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools saw a chance to replace its damaged diesel buses while shifting to a propane fleet.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2018

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

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Managementby James BlueApril 10, 2018

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.

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Safetyby Bret E. BrooksApril 9, 2018

Spotting the Warning Signs of School Violence

It is imperative that the school bus driver of today be aware of the many warning signs and indicators of violence that are present in these types of situations.

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Managementby Derek GrahamApril 6, 2018

Navigating the Road Ahead for MDT Policies and Practices

This final installment looks at federal rules on distracted driving and state specs on mobile data terminals. As with the technology itself, regulations need to be honed based on experience.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Students on Board: New Breed of Rideshares Provide Tech-Powered Pupil Transportation

With a variety of non-yellow vehicles, app-based companies are offering parents an easy way to schedule rides for their children. Some see this type of dynamic service playing a bigger part in pupil transportation in the near future.

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ManagementCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2018

Q&A: Micro Bird Preps Electric School Bus, Plans for Propane Growth

The Type A manufacturer plans to start delivering its new electric model by the end of September. President Steve Girardin also expects a boost for propane buses with VW settlement funding.

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