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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2017

Oregon District Shuns Motorcoaches, Runs ‘Yellow Charters’

With the upgraded buses, Eugene School District is bolstering safety, saving money, and providing a comfortable ride for students on activity trips. An alarming crash sealed the district’s shift away from motorcoaches.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

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Managementby James BlueApril 21, 2017

Great Ideas Abound on the Bus

Great ideas come in many forms. What all of these innovations have in common is that they promote the role of school buses in student achievement.

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Managementby Ronna WeberApril 19, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — 6 Ways to Achieve Regulatory Relief

There are six options to provide regulatory relief: the Congressional Review Act, executive orders, appropriations legislation, authorization legislation, courts, and the rulemaking process.

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Managementby Mike MartinApril 17, 2017

NAPT News & Views — Thinking Big? Think About This

The IC Bus event was about embracing change and thinking big. Thinking big is hard sometimes, and change of any kind is stressful.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas Built BusesApril 15, 2017

Diesel is the New Alternative Fuel

With advances in engine technology and fuel formulations, diesel fuel is now just as clean – if not cleaner at the tailpipe – than any other alternative fuel. Today, clean diesel is now the new "alternative fuel."

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 12, 2017

5 Questions: Todd Monteferrario on Transportation Policies, Autonomous Vehicles

The National School Transportation Association president discusses the new administration in Washington, the shortage of school bus drivers, and the potential impact of autonomous technology.

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ManagementCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 10, 2017

7 Trends in School Bus Video Surveillance

High-definition video recording, wireless management features,and 360-degree views are among the latest surveillance optionsthat are gaining popularity.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2017

5 Tips for Planning School Bus Security Training Exercises

Enlisting support, alleviating fears by preparing staff for possible scenarios, getting buy-in from administrators, and familiarizing law enforcement with school buses can all strengthen safety.

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Managementby James BlueMarch 28, 2017

Legislators Need Education on School Buses

James Blue, School Bus Fleet's general manager and publisher, weighs in on recent bills across the U.S. that have taken aim at school bus safety.

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