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Christy Grimes

Former Senior Editor

Christy Grimes is a Former Senior Editor at Bobit, having worked on Automotive Fleet and Government Fleet brands. She began covering fleet in January 2022 and has been eager to learn as much about government fleets and automotive/commercial fleets as she can.

Previously, Grimes worked on Bobit's School Bus Fleet brand.

Newsby Christy GrimesSeptember 19, 2024

Tools to Help Prepare You for National School Bus Safety Week

Resources you can use to create a campaign encouraging students, parents, and motorists in your area to keep school bus safety at the forefront.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 13, 2024

EPA Inspector General Flags Concerns Over Clean School Bus Program Recipient Selection

The Office of Inspector General warned that if the EPA does not follow all requirements for selecting recipients of the Clean School Bus Program funds, there is an increased risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. A look at the recommendations, and response from the agency.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 25, 2024

Illegal School Bus Passing Remains Major Safety Threat, NASDPTS Survey Reveals

Data reveals a nearly 4% increase in illegal school bus passing year-over-year. We take a look at what's being done to curb the problem.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 25, 2024

FCC's E-Rate Program to Support Wi-Fi Hotspots for School Buses

Details on the vote that will allow for Wi-Fi hotspot funding for school buses. Plus, the latest on a lawsuit challenging the funding, and responses from those in favor of and opposed to the vote.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 23, 2024

NHTSA Proposes Stronger School Bus Seating Standards

Breaking down NHTSA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that could lead to changes for school bus seats.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 27, 2024

February 2024: SBF Incident and Crime Report Roundup

A roundup of news about recent incidents involving school buses, including a woman arrested for hitting a student crossing the street to load a school bus, a bus driver accused of attempting to meet a teen for inappropriate activities, and more.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 19, 2024

February 2024: SBF Accident Report Roundup

A roundup of crashes involving school buses, including: North Carolina school bus driver charged in deadly crash, Nevada school bus driver suspected of DUI after crash, Illinois school bus driver collides with pickup truck, crashes into restaurant, and more.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 29, 2024

January 2024 Litigation Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines involving lawsuits and other litigation related to pupil transportation, including a lawsuit over a boy allegedly beaten on a school bus, a lawsuit after a deadly crash involving a school bus, a challenge to a school bus camera program, and a lawsuit over delays in the construction of a a transportation complex.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesJanuary 19, 2024

Breaking Down Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Costs

What pupil transportation departments and contractors should expect to pay when installing infrastructure for propane, renewable diesel, biodiesel, CNG, or EVs. Plus some installation tips from experts.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 15, 2024

January 2024: SBF Incident and Crime Report Roundup

A roundup of news about recent incidents involving school buses, including a teacher arrested for allegedly making violent threats against a student, and an investigation after a parent who is a corrections officer reportedly threatened students on his son's bus.

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