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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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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 3, 2018

10 Tips for Keeping the School Bus Secure as Concerns Rise

Experts share how to help keep school buses and sites secure, and manage students’ concerns about their safety. Including bus drivers in security plans and reporting suspicious behavior are key.

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Safetyby Michael MartinMarch 27, 2018

NAPT News & Views — A Call for Civil Discourse in the Aftermath of Parkland

As members of a tight-knit community of people who care deeply and passionately about the safety of children, I believe we owe the victims of the Parkland massacre … a serious, nonpartisan, productive conversation about school safety.

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Maintenanceby James BlueMarch 9, 2018

Prepare to Meet Higher Demand for School Bus Techs

Internship programs provide a great opportunity for students to experience a line of work that could lead to a fulfilling career. The interns can also help the school bus maintenance crew with its current workload.

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Managementby Tiffany BoykinMarch 7, 2018

NSTA Advocacy in Action — 12 Key Achievements in 2017

NSTA's executive director shares developments that illustrate the association's role as an industry voice and key resource for private school transportation.

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Managementby Michael MartinMarch 6, 2018

NAPT News & Views — A New Look at Labor Trends: Maybe We Should Stand on Our Heads

NAPT's executive director says that we need more information about why people don’t take jobs as school bus drivers when part-time jobs are a transformational, growing trend across other segments of the economy.

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