
Let’s hope that NTSB will eventually be able to shed light on what caused the Iowa school bus fire and what kept the driver and student from escaping. The latter question is extremely troubling.
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According to NAPT's executive director, if, as Giorgio Armani once said, “Jeans represent democracy in fashion,” then school buses are their educational equivalent.
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Barry Sudduth discusses his goals as president of NAPT and his work at Virginia's Stafford County Public Schools.
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Working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and local police and fire departments, the South-Western City School District’s transportation department places an emphasis on training drivers to keep students safe.
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Software that streamlines data collection, onboard Wi-Fi, fuel efficiency products, and an artificial intelligence-powered child-check device are just some of the options to look for in 2018. Also, on the horizon: wearable tech for drivers.
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Driver tablets, GPS units, and similar devices present potential benefits as well as safety concerns. Here are the emerging issues and the guidance thus far.
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At Atlanta Public Schools, John Franklin has led a turnaround that has bolstered bus reliability while boosting staff and public relations.
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Consider this contrast: SBF's 2018 Fact Book listings include 10 school bus body manufacturers. Ten years ago, only six of those companies were in the market.
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Many operations have taken steps to mitigate the driver shortage, and we’ve been passing their strategies along to our readers.
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It's been a busy year for Bill Powell, who moved into a new transportation facility, dealt with the impacts of Hurricane Harvey, and became president of the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation.
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